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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.27, 8,238.60 and 3,317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.27, 8,238.60 and 3,317.58 is: 4,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.27 : 8,238.60 = 3,317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.27/8,238.60 = 3,317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.27x = 8,238.60 × 3,317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.27x = 27,332,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,257.92/5,970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.06

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