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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.71, 8,236.36 and 3,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.71, 8,236.36 and 3,315.89 is: 4,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.71 : 8,236.36 = 3,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.71/8,236.36 = 3,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.71x = 8,236.36 × 3,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.71x = 27,310,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,310,863.76/5,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.67

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