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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.71, 8,236.98 and 3,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.71, 8,236.98 and 3,316.35 is: 4,576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.71 : 8,236.98 = 3,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.71/8,236.98 = 3,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.71x = 8,236.98 × 3,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.71x = 27,316,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,708.62/5,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.65

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