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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.66, 8,238.14 and 3,317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.66, 8,238.14 and 3,317.32 is: 4,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.66 : 8,238.14 = 3,317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.66/8,238.14 = 3,317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.66x = 8,238.14 × 3,317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.66x = 27,328,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,488.81/5,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.90

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