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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.76, 8,219.11 and 3,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.76, 8,219.11 and 3,267.10 is: 4,508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.76 : 8,219.11 = 3,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.76/8,219.11 = 3,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.76x = 8,219.11 × 3,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.76x = 26,852,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852,596.85/5,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.68

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