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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.99, 8,235.41 and 3,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.99, 8,235.41 and 3,315.29 is: 4,574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.99 : 8,235.41 = 3,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.99/8,235.41 = 3,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.99x = 8,235.41 × 3,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.99x = 27,302,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,714.67/5,967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.86

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