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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.91, 8,220.86 and 3,598.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.91, 8,220.86 and 3,598.21 is: 4,966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.91 : 8,220.86 = 3,598.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.91/8,220.86 = 3,598.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.91x = 8,220.86 × 3,598.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.91x = 29,580,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580,362.67/5,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.56

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