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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.10, 8,233.98 and 3,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.10, 8,233.98 and 3,608.24 is: 4,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.10 : 8,233.98 = 3,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.10/8,233.98 = 3,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.10x = 8,233.98 × 3,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.10x = 29,710,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710,176.00/5,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.83

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