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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.89, 8,221.68 and 3,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.89, 8,221.68 and 3,305.17 is: 4,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.89 : 8,221.68 = 3,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.89/8,221.68 = 3,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.89x = 8,221.68 × 3,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.89x = 27,174,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,050.09/5,957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.02

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