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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.97, 8,239.82 and 3,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.97, 8,239.82 and 3,318.36 is: 4,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.97 : 8,239.82 = 3,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.97/8,239.82 = 3,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.97x = 8,239.82 × 3,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.97x = 27,342,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,689.10/5,970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.27

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