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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.02, 8,225.82 and 3,308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.02, 8,225.82 and 3,308.42 is: 4,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.02 : 8,225.82 = 3,308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.02/8,225.82 = 3,308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.02x = 8,225.82 × 3,308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.02x = 27,214,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214,487.97/5,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.41

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