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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.82, 8,238.60 and 3,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.82, 8,238.60 and 3,317.25 is: 4,577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.82 : 8,238.60 = 3,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.82/8,238.60 = 3,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.82x = 8,238.60 × 3,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.82x = 27,329,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,495.85/5,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.94

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