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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.18, 8,233.19 and 3,313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.18, 8,233.19 and 3,313.57 is: 4,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.18 : 8,233.19 = 3,313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.18/8,233.19 = 3,313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.18x = 8,233.19 × 3,313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.18x = 27,281,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281,193.65/5,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.64

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