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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.46, 8,218.40 and 3,437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.46, 8,218.40 and 3,437.55 is: 4,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.46 : 8,218.40 = 3,437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.46/8,218.40 = 3,437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.46x = 8,218.40 × 3,437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.46x = 28,251,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,143.73/5,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.74

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