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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.55, 8,218.53 and 3,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.55, 8,218.53 and 3,302.90 is: 4,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.55 : 8,218.53 = 3,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.55/8,218.53 = 3,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.55x = 8,218.53 × 3,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.55x = 27,144,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,144,972.46/5,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.93

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