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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.13, 8,220.83 and 3,304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.13, 8,220.83 and 3,304.93 is: 4,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.13 : 8,220.83 = 3,304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.13/8,220.83 = 3,304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.13x = 8,220.83 × 3,304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.13x = 27,169,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,169,267.69/5,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.80

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