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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.73, 8,215.56 and 3,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.73, 8,215.56 and 3,301.08 is: 4,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.73 : 8,215.56 = 3,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.73/8,215.56 = 3,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.73x = 8,215.56 × 3,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.73x = 27,120,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,220.80/5,953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.17

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