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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.91, 8,234.33 and 3,314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.91, 8,234.33 and 3,314.57 is: 4,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.91 : 8,234.33 = 3,314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.91/8,234.33 = 3,314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.91x = 8,234.33 × 3,314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.91x = 27,293,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,230.30/5,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.10

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