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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.40, 8,232.33 and 3,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.40, 8,232.33 and 3,608.49 is: 4,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.40 : 8,232.33 = 3,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.40/8,232.33 = 3,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.40x = 8,232.33 × 3,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.40x = 29,706,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706,280.48/5,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.93

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