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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.87, 8,217.78 and 3,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.87, 8,217.78 and 3,302.53 is: 4,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.87 : 8,217.78 = 3,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.87/8,217.78 = 3,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.87x = 8,217.78 × 3,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.87x = 27,139,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,464.98/5,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.52

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