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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.63, 8,225.61 and 3,307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.63, 8,225.61 and 3,307.97 is: 4,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.63 : 8,225.61 = 3,307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.63/8,225.61 = 3,307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.63x = 8,225.61 × 3,307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.63x = 27,210,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210,071.11/5,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.97

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