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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.30, 8,218.82 and 3,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.30, 8,218.82 and 3,303.56 is: 4,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.30 : 8,218.82 = 3,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.30/8,218.82 = 3,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.30x = 8,218.82 × 3,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.30x = 27,151,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,381.42/5,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.20

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