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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.96, 8,224.32 and 3,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.96, 8,224.32 and 3,442.76 is: 4,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.96 : 8,224.32 = 3,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.96/8,224.32 = 3,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.96x = 8,224.32 × 3,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.96x = 28,314,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,359.92/5,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.97

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