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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.64, 8,237.88 and 3,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.64, 8,237.88 and 3,317.04 is: 4,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.64 : 8,237.88 = 3,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.64/8,237.88 = 3,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.64x = 8,237.88 × 3,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.64x = 27,325,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,377.48/5,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.39

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