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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.80, 8,218.96 and 3,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.80, 8,218.96 and 3,266.96 is: 4,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.80 : 8,218.96 = 3,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.80/8,218.96 = 3,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.80x = 8,218.96 × 3,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.80x = 26,850,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,964.30/5,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.38

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