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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.42, 8,226.83 and 3,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.42, 8,226.83 and 3,309.08 is: 4,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.42 : 8,226.83 = 3,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.42/8,226.83 = 3,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.42x = 8,226.83 × 3,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.42x = 27,223,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,205.75/5,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.56

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