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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.92, 8,234.42 and 3,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.92, 8,234.42 and 3,314.58 is: 4,574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.92 : 8,234.42 = 3,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.92/8,234.42 = 3,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.92x = 8,234.42 × 3,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.92x = 27,293,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,643.84/5,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.16

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