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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.18, 8,218.04 and 3,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.18, 8,218.04 and 3,302.52 is: 4,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.18 : 8,218.04 = 3,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.18/8,218.04 = 3,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.18x = 8,218.04 × 3,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.18x = 27,140,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,241.46/5,955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.42

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