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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.99, 8,238.21 and 3,317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.99, 8,238.21 and 3,317.31 is: 4,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.99 : 8,238.21 = 3,317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.99/8,238.21 = 3,317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.99x = 8,238.21 × 3,317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.99x = 27,328,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,696.42/5,969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.68

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