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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.98, 8,219.30 and 3,303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.98, 8,219.30 and 3,303.42 is: 4,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.98 : 8,219.30 = 3,303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.98/8,219.30 = 3,303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.98x = 8,219.30 × 3,303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.98x = 27,151,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,800.01/5,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.75

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