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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.15, 8,224.90 and 3,307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.15, 8,224.90 and 3,307.67 is: 4,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.15 : 8,224.90 = 3,307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.15/8,224.90 = 3,307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.15x = 8,224.90 × 3,307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.15x = 27,205,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,205.59/5,960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.52

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