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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.87, 8,219.10 and 3,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.87, 8,219.10 and 3,303.30 is: 4,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.87 : 8,219.10 = 3,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.87/8,219.10 = 3,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.87x = 8,219.10 × 3,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.87x = 27,150,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,150,153.03/5,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.55

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