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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.05, 8,227.23 and 3,309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.05, 8,227.23 and 3,309.31 is: 4,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.05 : 8,227.23 = 3,309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.05/8,227.23 = 3,309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.05x = 8,227.23 × 3,309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.05x = 27,226,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,454.51/5,961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.39

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