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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.05, 8,220.66 and 3,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.05, 8,220.66 and 3,304.39 is: 4,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.05 : 8,220.66 = 3,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.05/8,220.66 = 3,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.05x = 8,220.66 × 3,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.05x = 27,164,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,164,225.59/5,957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.02

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