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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.89, 8,227.50 and 3,309.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.89, 8,227.50 and 3,309.41 is: 4,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.89 : 8,227.50 = 3,309.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.89/8,227.50 = 3,309.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.89x = 8,227.50 × 3,309.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.89x = 27,228,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,170.78/5,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.04

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