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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.49, 8,220.20 and 3,303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.49, 8,220.20 and 3,303.89 is: 4,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.49 : 8,220.20 = 3,303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.49/8,220.20 = 3,303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.49x = 8,220.20 × 3,303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.49x = 27,158,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,578.96/5,956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.50

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