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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.54, 8,221.98 and 3,304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.54, 8,221.98 and 3,304.94 is: 4,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.54 : 8,221.98 = 3,304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.54/8,221.98 = 3,304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.54x = 8,221.98 × 3,304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.54x = 27,173,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173,150.58/5,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.14

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