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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.47, 8,226.89 and 3,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.47, 8,226.89 and 3,272.51 is: 4,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.47 : 8,226.89 = 3,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.47/8,226.89 = 3,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.47x = 8,226.89 × 3,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.47x = 26,922,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,922,522.30/5,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.09

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