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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.37, 8,238.24 and 3,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.37, 8,238.24 and 3,316.71 is: 4,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.37 : 8,238.24 = 3,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.37/8,238.24 = 3,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.37x = 8,238.24 × 3,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.37x = 27,323,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323,852.99/5,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.34

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