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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.58, 8,238.09 and 3,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.58, 8,238.09 and 3,316.98 is: 4,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.58 : 8,238.09 = 3,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.58/8,238.09 = 3,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.58x = 8,238.09 × 3,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.58x = 27,325,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,579.77/5,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.47

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