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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.77, 8,217.78 and 3,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.77, 8,217.78 and 3,598.04 is: 4,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.77 : 8,217.78 = 3,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.77/8,217.78 = 3,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.77x = 8,217.78 × 3,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.77x = 29,567,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,567,901.15/5,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.58

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