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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.80, 8,217.88 and 3,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.80, 8,217.88 and 3,302.22 is: 4,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.80 : 8,217.88 = 3,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.80/8,217.88 = 3,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.80x = 8,217.88 × 3,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.80x = 27,137,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,247.69/5,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.21

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