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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.69, 8,218.74 and 3,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.69, 8,218.74 and 3,303.05 is: 4,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.69 : 8,218.74 = 3,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.69/8,218.74 = 3,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.69x = 8,218.74 × 3,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.69x = 27,146,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146,880.45/5,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.14

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