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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.76, 8,215.22 and 3,300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.76, 8,215.22 and 3,300.41 is: 4,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.76 : 8,215.22 = 3,300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.76/8,215.22 = 3,300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.76x = 8,215.22 × 3,300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.76x = 27,113,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,577.74/5,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.79

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