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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.22, 8,228.41 and 5,329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.22, 8,228.41 and 5,329.23 is: 7,357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.22 : 8,228.41 = 5,329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.22/8,228.41 = 5,329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.22x = 8,228.41 × 5,329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.22x = 43,851,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851,076.10/5,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.29

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