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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.83, 8,236.49 and 3,279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.83, 8,236.49 and 3,279.97 is: 4,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.83 : 8,236.49 = 3,279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.83/8,236.49 = 3,279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.83x = 8,236.49 × 3,279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.83x = 27,015,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,440.11/5,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.09

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