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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.54, 8,225.92 and 3,443.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.54, 8,225.92 and 3,443.11 is: 4,751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.54 : 8,225.92 = 3,443.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.54/8,225.92 = 3,443.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.54x = 8,225.92 × 3,443.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.54x = 28,322,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322,747.41/5,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.71

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