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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.15, 8,215.97 and 3,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.15, 8,215.97 and 3,301.53 is: 4,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.15 : 8,215.97 = 3,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.15/8,215.97 = 3,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.15x = 8,215.97 × 3,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.15x = 27,125,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,254.93/5,954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.69

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