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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.89, 8,219.25 and 3,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.89, 8,219.25 and 3,303.27 is: 4,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.89 : 8,219.25 = 3,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.89/8,219.25 = 3,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.89x = 8,219.25 × 3,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.89x = 27,150,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,150,401.95/5,955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.58

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