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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.36, 8,238.96 and 3,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.36, 8,238.96 and 3,317.76 is: 4,578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.36 : 8,238.96 = 3,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.36/8,238.96 = 3,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.36x = 8,238.96 × 3,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.36x = 27,334,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334,891.93/5,970.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.43

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