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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.22, 8,080.99 and 3,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.22, 8,080.99 and 3,303.50 is: 4,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.22 : 8,080.99 = 3,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.22/8,080.99 = 3,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.22x = 8,080.99 × 3,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.22x = 26,695,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695,550.47/5,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.27

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