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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.03, 8,239.59 and 3,281.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.03, 8,239.59 and 3,281.83 is: 4,528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.03 : 8,239.59 = 3,281.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.03/8,239.59 = 3,281.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.03x = 8,239.59 × 3,281.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.03x = 27,040,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,933.65/5,971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.69

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