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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.97, 8,218.81 and 3,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.97, 8,218.81 and 3,266.76 is: 4,507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.97 : 8,218.81 = 3,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.97/8,218.81 = 3,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.97x = 8,218.81 × 3,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.97x = 26,848,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848,879.76/5,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.89

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