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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.62, 8,222.04 and 3,305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.62, 8,222.04 and 3,305.54 is: 4,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.62 : 8,222.04 = 3,305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.62/8,222.04 = 3,305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.62x = 8,222.04 × 3,305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.62x = 27,178,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178,302.66/5,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.94

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