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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.98, 8,238.10 and 3,317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.98, 8,238.10 and 3,317.23 is: 4,577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.98 : 8,238.10 = 3,317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.98/8,238.10 = 3,317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.98x = 8,238.10 × 3,317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.98x = 27,327,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,672.46/5,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.51

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