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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.95, 8,220.74 and 3,304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.95, 8,220.74 and 3,304.47 is: 4,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.95 : 8,220.74 = 3,304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.95/8,220.74 = 3,304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.95x = 8,220.74 × 3,304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.95x = 27,165,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165,172.19/5,956.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.25

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