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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.94, 8,234.76 and 3,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.94, 8,234.76 and 3,315.28 is: 4,574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.94 : 8,234.76 = 3,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.94/8,234.76 = 3,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.94x = 8,234.76 × 3,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.94x = 27,300,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,535.13/5,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.53

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