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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.61, 8,234.04 and 3,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.61, 8,234.04 and 3,314.27 is: 4,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.61 : 8,234.04 = 3,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.61/8,234.04 = 3,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.61x = 8,234.04 × 3,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.61x = 27,289,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,790.58/5,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.75

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