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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954, 8,216.52 and 3,301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954, 8,216.52 and 3,301.82 is: 4,556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954 : 8,216.52 = 3,301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954/8,216.52 = 3,301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954x = 8,216.52 × 3,301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954x = 27,129,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129,470.07/5,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.51

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