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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.88, 8,220.50 and 3,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.88, 8,220.50 and 3,304.70 is: 4,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.88 : 8,220.50 = 3,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.88/8,220.50 = 3,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.88x = 8,220.50 × 3,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.88x = 27,166,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,228.72/5,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.48

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