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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.72, 8,235.06 and 3,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.72, 8,235.06 and 3,315.06 is: 4,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.72 : 8,235.06 = 3,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.72/8,235.06 = 3,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.72x = 8,235.06 × 3,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.72x = 27,299,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,718.00/5,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.56

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