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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.93, 8,218.95 and 3,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.93, 8,218.95 and 3,303.39 is: 4,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.93 : 8,218.95 = 3,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.93/8,218.95 = 3,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.93x = 8,218.95 × 3,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.93x = 27,150,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,150,397.24/5,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.55

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