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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.50, 8,218.67 and 3,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.50, 8,218.67 and 3,266.95 is: 4,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.50 : 8,218.67 = 3,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.50/8,218.67 = 3,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.50x = 8,218.67 × 3,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.50x = 26,849,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849,983.96/5,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.43

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