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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.08, 8,220.76 and 3,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.08, 8,220.76 and 3,304.67 is: 4,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.08 : 8,220.76 = 3,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.08/8,220.76 = 3,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.08x = 8,220.76 × 3,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.08x = 27,166,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,849.58/5,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.43

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