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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.23, 8,217.81 and 3,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.23, 8,217.81 and 3,302.54 is: 4,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.23 : 8,217.81 = 3,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.23/8,217.81 = 3,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.23x = 8,217.81 × 3,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.23x = 27,139,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,605.15/5,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.28

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