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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.08, 8,226.50 and 3,308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.08, 8,226.50 and 3,308.74 is: 4,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.08 : 8,226.50 = 3,308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.08/8,226.50 = 3,308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.08x = 8,226.50 × 3,308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.08x = 27,219,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,219,312.50/5,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.17

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