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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.33, 8,223.48 and 3,306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.33, 8,223.48 and 3,306.59 is: 4,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.33 : 8,223.48 = 3,306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.33/8,223.48 = 3,306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.33x = 8,223.48 × 3,306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.33x = 27,191,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,191,676.73/5,958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.64

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