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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.77, 8,233.76 and 3,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.77, 8,233.76 and 3,314.18 is: 4,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.77 : 8,233.76 = 3,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.77/8,233.76 = 3,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.77x = 8,233.76 × 3,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.77x = 27,288,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288,146.15/5,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.36

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