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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.89, 8,225.65 and 3,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.89, 8,225.65 and 3,308.30 is: 4,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.89 : 8,225.65 = 3,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.89/8,225.65 = 3,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.89x = 8,225.65 × 3,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.89x = 27,212,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212,901.35/5,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.24

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