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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.68, 8,239.52 and 3,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.68, 8,239.52 and 3,281.87 is: 4,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.68 : 8,239.52 = 3,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.68/8,239.52 = 3,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.68x = 8,239.52 × 3,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.68x = 27,041,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,015.96/5,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.97

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