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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.74, 8,236.01 and 3,315.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.74, 8,236.01 and 3,315.67 is: 4,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.74 : 8,236.01 = 3,315.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.74/8,236.01 = 3,315.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.74x = 8,236.01 × 3,315.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.74x = 27,307,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,878.98/5,967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.91

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