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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.62, 8,238.18 and 3,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.62, 8,238.18 and 3,316.96 is: 4,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.62 : 8,238.18 = 3,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.62/8,238.18 = 3,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.62x = 8,238.18 × 3,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.62x = 27,325,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,713.53/5,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.46

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