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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.07, 8,217.44 and 3,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.07, 8,217.44 and 3,302.25 is: 4,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.07 : 8,217.44 = 3,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.07/8,217.44 = 3,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.07x = 8,217.44 × 3,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.07x = 27,136,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136,041.24/5,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.80

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