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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.03, 8,216.55 and 3,301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.03, 8,216.55 and 3,301.41 is: 4,555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.03 : 8,216.55 = 3,301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.03/8,216.55 = 3,301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.03x = 8,216.55 × 3,301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.03x = 27,126,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,126,200.34/5,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.94

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