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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.98, 8,221.61 and 3,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.98, 8,221.61 and 3,305.24 is: 4,561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.98 : 8,221.61 = 3,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.98/8,221.61 = 3,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.98x = 8,221.61 × 3,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.98x = 27,174,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,377.81/5,956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.77

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