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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.63, 8,227.22 and 3,443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.63, 8,227.22 and 3,443.50 is: 4,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.63 : 8,227.22 = 3,443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.63/8,227.22 = 3,443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.63x = 8,227.22 × 3,443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.63x = 28,330,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330,432.94/5,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.13

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