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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.71, 8,225.79 and 3,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.71, 8,225.79 and 3,308.12 is: 4,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.71 : 8,225.79 = 3,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.71/8,225.79 = 3,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.71x = 8,225.79 × 3,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.71x = 27,211,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,877.73/5,960.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.21

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