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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.76, 8,220.71 and 3,304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.76, 8,220.71 and 3,304.46 is: 4,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.76 : 8,220.71 = 3,304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.76/8,220.71 = 3,304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.76x = 8,220.71 × 3,304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.76x = 27,164,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,164,974.52/5,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.36

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