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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.23, 8,221.77 and 3,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.23, 8,221.77 and 3,305.59 is: 4,561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.23 : 8,221.77 = 3,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.23/8,221.77 = 3,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.23x = 8,221.77 × 3,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.23x = 27,177,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177,780.14/5,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.39

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