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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.87, 8,227.44 and 3,309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.87, 8,227.44 and 3,309.53 is: 4,567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.87 : 8,227.44 = 3,309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.87/8,227.44 = 3,309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.87x = 8,227.44 × 3,309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.87x = 27,228,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,918.37/5,961.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.18

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