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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.19, 8,233.31 and 3,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.19, 8,233.31 and 3,313.64 is: 4,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.19 : 8,233.31 = 3,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.19/8,233.31 = 3,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.19x = 8,233.31 × 3,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.19x = 27,282,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282,254.22/5,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.81

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