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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.79, 8,237.97 and 3,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.79, 8,237.97 and 3,317.22 is: 4,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.79 : 8,237.97 = 3,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.79/8,237.97 = 3,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.79x = 8,237.97 × 3,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.79x = 27,327,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,158.84/5,969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.57

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