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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.22, 8,237.79 and 3,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.22, 8,237.79 and 3,316.88 is: 4,577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.22 : 8,237.79 = 3,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.22/8,237.79 = 3,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.22x = 8,237.79 × 3,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.22x = 27,323,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323,760.90/5,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.44

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