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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.74, 8,226.78 and 3,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.74, 8,226.78 and 3,309.06 is: 4,566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.74 : 8,226.78 = 3,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.74/8,226.78 = 3,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.74x = 8,226.78 × 3,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.74x = 27,222,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,908.63/5,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.27

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