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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.04, 8,217.25 and 3,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.04, 8,217.25 and 3,301.80 is: 4,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.04 : 8,217.25 = 3,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.04/8,217.25 = 3,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.04x = 8,217.25 × 3,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.04x = 27,131,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,716.05/5,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.09

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