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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.08, 8,232.83 and 3,313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.08, 8,232.83 and 3,313.33 is: 4,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.08 : 8,232.83 = 3,313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.08/8,232.83 = 3,313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.08x = 8,232.83 × 3,313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.08x = 27,278,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278,041.46/5,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.19

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