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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.77, 8,217.58 and 3,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.77, 8,217.58 and 3,302.72 is: 4,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.77 : 8,217.58 = 3,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.77/8,217.58 = 3,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.77x = 8,217.58 × 3,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.77x = 27,140,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,390.42/5,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.76

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