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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.42, 8,217.90 and 3,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.42, 8,217.90 and 3,302.76 is: 4,557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.42 : 8,217.90 = 3,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.42/8,217.90 = 3,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.42x = 8,217.90 × 3,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.42x = 27,141,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,751.40/5,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.49

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