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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.11, 8,224.95 and 3,307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.11, 8,224.95 and 3,307.51 is: 4,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.11 : 8,224.95 = 3,307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.11/8,224.95 = 3,307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.11x = 8,224.95 × 3,307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.11x = 27,204,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,104.37/5,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.36

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