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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.40, 8,234.16 and 3,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.40, 8,234.16 and 3,314.24 is: 4,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.40 : 8,234.16 = 3,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.40/8,234.16 = 3,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.40x = 8,234.16 × 3,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.40x = 27,289,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,982.44/5,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.94

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