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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.51, 8,233.06 and 3,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.51, 8,233.06 and 3,413.50 is: 4,711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.51 : 8,233.06 = 3,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.51/8,233.06 = 3,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.51x = 8,233.06 × 3,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.51x = 28,103,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,550.31/5,965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.01

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