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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.27, 8,235.82 and 3,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.27, 8,235.82 and 3,315.68 is: 4,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.27 : 8,235.82 = 3,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.27/8,235.82 = 3,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.27x = 8,235.82 × 3,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.27x = 27,307,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,343.66/5,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.42

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