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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.76, 8,222.16 and 3,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.76, 8,222.16 and 3,305.67 is: 4,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.76 : 8,222.16 = 3,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.76/8,222.16 = 3,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.76x = 8,222.16 × 3,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.76x = 27,179,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179,747.65/5,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.07

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