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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.72, 8,216.78 and 3,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.72, 8,216.78 and 3,301.97 is: 4,556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.72 : 8,216.78 = 3,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.72/8,216.78 = 3,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.72x = 8,216.78 × 3,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.72x = 27,131,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,503.46/5,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.31

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