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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.31, 8,216.44 and 3,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.31, 8,216.44 and 3,301.76 is: 4,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.31 : 8,216.44 = 3,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.31/8,216.44 = 3,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.31x = 8,216.44 × 3,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.31x = 27,128,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,725.22/5,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.15

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