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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.08, 8,224.85 and 3,307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.08, 8,224.85 and 3,307.51 is: 4,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.08 : 8,224.85 = 3,307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.08/8,224.85 = 3,307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.08x = 8,224.85 × 3,307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.08x = 27,203,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203,761.33/5,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.33

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