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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.92, 8,235.80 and 3,315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.92, 8,235.80 and 3,315.58 is: 4,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.92 : 8,235.80 = 3,315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.92/8,235.80 = 3,315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.92x = 8,235.80 × 3,315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.92x = 27,306,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,453.76/5,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.54

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