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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.26, 8,224.63 and 3,443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.26, 8,224.63 and 3,443.03 is: 4,750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.26 : 8,224.63 = 3,443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.26/8,224.63 = 3,443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.26x = 8,224.63 × 3,443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.26x = 28,317,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,317,630.61/5,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.28

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