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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.80, 8,234.46 and 3,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.80, 8,234.46 and 3,314.22 is: 4,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.80 : 8,234.46 = 3,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.80/8,234.46 = 3,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.80x = 8,234.46 × 3,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.80x = 27,290,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,290,812.02/5,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.78

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