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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.56, 8,235.87 and 3,315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.56, 8,235.87 and 3,315.78 is: 4,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.56 : 8,235.87 = 3,315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.56/8,235.87 = 3,315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.56x = 8,235.87 × 3,315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.56x = 27,308,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,333.03/5,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.36

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