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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.02, 8,233.23 and 3,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.02, 8,233.23 and 3,313.72 is: 4,573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.02 : 8,233.23 = 3,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.02/8,233.23 = 3,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.02x = 8,233.23 × 3,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.02x = 27,282,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282,618.92/5,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.00

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