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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.14, 8,233.15 and 3,313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.14, 8,233.15 and 3,313.45 is: 4,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.14 : 8,233.15 = 3,313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.14/8,233.15 = 3,313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.14x = 8,233.15 × 3,313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.14x = 27,280,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,143.17/5,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.50

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