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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.52, 8,235.70 and 3,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.52, 8,235.70 and 3,315.44 is: 4,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.52 : 8,235.70 = 3,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.52/8,235.70 = 3,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.52x = 8,235.70 × 3,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.52x = 27,304,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,969.21/5,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.60

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