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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.04, 8,215.90 and 3,300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.04, 8,215.90 and 3,300.77 is: 4,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.04 : 8,215.90 = 3,300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.04/8,215.90 = 3,300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.04x = 8,215.90 × 3,300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.04x = 27,118,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118,808.53/5,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.69

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