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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.19, 8,237.70 and 3,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.19, 8,237.70 and 3,316.86 is: 4,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.19 : 8,237.70 = 3,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.19/8,237.70 = 3,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.19x = 8,237.70 × 3,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.19x = 27,323,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323,297.62/5,969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.39

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