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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.38, 8,240.56 and 3,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.38, 8,240.56 and 3,319.08 is: 4,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.38 : 8,240.56 = 3,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.38/8,240.56 = 3,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.38x = 8,240.56 × 3,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.38x = 27,351,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351,077.88/5,971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.36

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