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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.00, 8,233.26 and 3,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.00, 8,233.26 and 3,313.61 is: 4,572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.00 : 8,233.26 = 3,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.00/8,233.26 = 3,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.00x = 8,233.26 × 3,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.00x = 27,281,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281,771.50/5,966.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.88

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