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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.24, 8,233.92 and 3,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.24, 8,233.92 and 3,314.08 is: 4,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.24 : 8,233.92 = 3,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.24/8,233.92 = 3,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.24x = 8,233.92 × 3,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.24x = 27,287,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,869.59/5,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.71

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