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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.08, 8,237.79 and 3,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.08, 8,237.79 and 3,317.48 is: 4,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.08 : 8,237.79 = 3,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.08/8,237.79 = 3,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.08x = 8,237.79 × 3,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.08x = 27,328,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,703.57/5,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.61

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