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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.06, 8,237.94 and 3,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.06, 8,237.94 and 3,317.40 is: 4,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.06 : 8,237.94 = 3,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.06/8,237.94 = 3,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.06x = 8,237.94 × 3,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.06x = 27,328,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,542.16/5,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.60

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