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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.41, 8,225.43 and 3,308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.41, 8,225.43 and 3,308.07 is: 4,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.41 : 8,225.43 = 3,308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.41/8,225.43 = 3,308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.41x = 8,225.43 × 3,308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.41x = 27,210,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210,298.22/5,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.17

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