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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.67, 8,227.19 and 3,309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.67, 8,227.19 and 3,309.33 is: 4,566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.67 : 8,227.19 = 3,309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.67/8,227.19 = 3,309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.67x = 8,227.19 × 3,309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.67x = 27,226,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,486.68/5,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.92

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