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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.48, 8,216.72 and 3,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.48, 8,216.72 and 3,301.68 is: 4,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.48 : 8,216.72 = 3,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.48/8,216.72 = 3,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.48x = 8,216.72 × 3,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.48x = 27,128,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,980.09/5,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.06

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