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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.69, 8,235.62 and 3,315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.69, 8,235.62 and 3,315.35 is: 4,575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.69 : 8,235.62 = 3,315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.69/8,235.62 = 3,315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.69x = 8,235.62 × 3,315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.69x = 27,303,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303,905.01/5,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.29

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