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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.79, 8,218.19 and 3,302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.79, 8,218.19 and 3,302.19 is: 4,557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.79 : 8,218.19 = 3,302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.79/8,218.19 = 3,302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.79x = 8,218.19 × 3,302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.79x = 27,138,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138,008.33/5,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.34

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