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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.09, 8,220.98 and 3,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.09, 8,220.98 and 3,304.75 is: 4,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.09 : 8,220.98 = 3,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.09/8,220.98 = 3,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.09x = 8,220.98 × 3,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.09x = 27,168,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168,283.66/5,957.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.66

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