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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.58, 8,216.78 and 3,301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.58, 8,216.78 and 3,301.98 is: 4,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.58 : 8,216.78 = 3,301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.58/8,216.78 = 3,301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.58x = 8,216.78 × 3,301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.58x = 27,131,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,585.63/5,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.43

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