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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.69, 8,236.79 and 3,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.69, 8,236.79 and 3,316.72 is: 4,577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.69 : 8,236.79 = 3,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.69/8,236.79 = 3,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.69x = 8,236.79 × 3,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.69x = 27,319,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319,140.00/5,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.08

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