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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.92, 8,217.86 and 3,302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.92, 8,217.86 and 3,302.37 is: 4,557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.92 : 8,217.86 = 3,302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.92/8,217.86 = 3,302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.92x = 8,217.86 × 3,302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.92x = 27,138,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138,397.82/5,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.31

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