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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.88, 8,235.66 and 3,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.88, 8,235.66 and 3,315.28 is: 4,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.88 : 8,235.66 = 3,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.88/8,235.66 = 3,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.88x = 8,235.66 × 3,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.88x = 27,303,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303,518.88/5,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.08

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