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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.48, 8,226.87 and 3,308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.48, 8,226.87 and 3,308.91 is: 4,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.48 : 8,226.87 = 3,308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.48/8,226.87 = 3,308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.48x = 8,226.87 × 3,308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.48x = 27,221,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,972.41/5,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.31

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