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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.55, 8,217.33 and 3,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.55, 8,217.33 and 3,302.01 is: 4,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.55 : 8,217.33 = 3,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.55/8,217.33 = 3,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.55x = 8,217.33 × 3,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.55x = 27,133,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133,705.83/5,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.80

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