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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.14, 8,225.25 and 3,307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.14, 8,225.25 and 3,307.39 is: 4,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.14 : 8,225.25 = 3,307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.14/8,225.25 = 3,307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.14x = 8,225.25 × 3,307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.14x = 27,204,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,109.60/5,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.34

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