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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.41, 8,217.89 and 3,302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.41, 8,217.89 and 3,302.77 is: 4,557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.41 : 8,217.89 = 3,302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.41/8,217.89 = 3,302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.41x = 8,217.89 × 3,302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.41x = 27,141,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,763.50/5,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.50

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