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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.66, 8,235.37 and 3,315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.66, 8,235.37 and 3,315.31 is: 4,575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.66 : 8,235.37 = 3,315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.66/8,235.37 = 3,315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.66x = 8,235.37 × 3,315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.66x = 27,302,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,804.51/5,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.13

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