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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.28, 8,238.61 and 3,317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.28, 8,238.61 and 3,317.53 is: 4,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.28 : 8,238.61 = 3,317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.28/8,238.61 = 3,317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.28x = 8,238.61 × 3,317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.28x = 27,331,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,879.17/5,970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.99

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