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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.55, 8,228.14 and 3,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.55, 8,228.14 and 3,444.07 is: 4,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.55 : 8,228.14 = 3,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.55/8,228.14 = 3,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.55x = 8,228.14 × 3,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.55x = 28,338,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,338,290.13/5,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.51

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