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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.78, 8,227.98 and 3,309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.78, 8,227.98 and 3,309.48 is: 4,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.78 : 8,227.98 = 3,309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.78/8,227.98 = 3,309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.78x = 8,227.98 × 3,309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.78x = 27,230,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,335.25/5,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.48

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