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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.70, 8,218.85 and 3,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.70, 8,218.85 and 3,303.04 is: 4,558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.70 : 8,218.85 = 3,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.70/8,218.85 = 3,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.70x = 8,218.85 × 3,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.70x = 27,147,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147,190.30/5,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.19

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