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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.08, 8,225.40 and 3,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.08, 8,225.40 and 3,308.48 is: 4,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.08 : 8,225.40 = 3,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.08/8,225.40 = 3,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.08x = 8,225.40 × 3,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.08x = 27,213,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,571.39/5,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.21

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