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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.70, 8,221.01 and 3,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.70, 8,221.01 and 3,305.04 is: 4,560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.70 : 8,221.01 = 3,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.70/8,221.01 = 3,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.70x = 8,221.01 × 3,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.70x = 27,170,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,750.37/5,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.61

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