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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.33, 8,223.74 and 3,306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.33, 8,223.74 and 3,306.67 is: 4,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.33 : 8,223.74 = 3,306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.33/8,223.74 = 3,306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.33x = 8,223.74 × 3,306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.33x = 27,193,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193,177.81/5,959.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.13

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