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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.97, 8,154.28 and 3,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.97, 8,154.28 and 3,220.22 is: 4,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.97 : 8,154.28 = 3,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.97/8,154.28 = 3,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.97x = 8,154.28 × 3,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.97x = 26,258,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258,533.56/5,908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.84

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