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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.91, 8,238.48 and 3,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.91, 8,238.48 and 3,317.56 is: 4,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.91 : 8,238.48 = 3,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.91/8,238.48 = 3,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.91x = 8,238.48 × 3,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.91x = 27,331,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,651.71/5,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.24

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