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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.96, 8,236.71 and 3,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.96, 8,236.71 and 3,316.14 is: 4,576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.96 : 8,236.71 = 3,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.96/8,236.71 = 3,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.96x = 8,236.71 × 3,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.96x = 27,314,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,083.50/5,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.02

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