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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.63, 8,235.24 and 3,314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.63, 8,235.24 and 3,314.98 is: 4,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.63 : 8,235.24 = 3,314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.63/8,235.24 = 3,314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.63x = 8,235.24 × 3,314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.63x = 27,299,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,614.72/5,967.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.62

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