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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.67, 8,225.81 and 3,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.67, 8,225.81 and 3,308.33 is: 4,565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.67 : 8,225.81 = 3,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.67/8,225.81 = 3,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.67x = 8,225.81 × 3,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.67x = 27,213,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,636.33/5,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.53

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