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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.28, 8,218.14 and 3,302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.28, 8,218.14 and 3,302.74 is: 4,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.28 : 8,218.14 = 3,302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.28/8,218.14 = 3,302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.28x = 8,218.14 × 3,302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.28x = 27,142,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142,379.70/5,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.70

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