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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.26, 8,233.60 and 3,607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.26, 8,233.60 and 3,607.03 is: 4,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.26 : 8,233.60 = 3,607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.26/8,233.60 = 3,607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.26x = 8,233.60 × 3,607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.26x = 29,698,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698,850.25/5,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.80

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