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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.54, 8,233.70 and 3,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.54, 8,233.70 and 3,313.88 is: 4,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.54 : 8,233.70 = 3,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.54/8,233.70 = 3,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.54x = 8,233.70 × 3,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.54x = 27,285,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285,493.76/5,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.08

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