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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.30, 8,218.40 and 3,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.30, 8,218.40 and 3,302.73 is: 4,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.30 : 8,218.40 = 3,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.30/8,218.40 = 3,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.30x = 8,218.40 × 3,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.30x = 27,143,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143,139.72/5,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.81

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