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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.31, 8,232.98 and 3,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.31, 8,232.98 and 3,277.08 is: 4,522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.31 : 8,232.98 = 3,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.31/8,232.98 = 3,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.31x = 8,232.98 × 3,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.31x = 26,980,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980,117.71/5,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.08

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