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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.41, 8,222.45 and 3,305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.41, 8,222.45 and 3,305.83 is: 4,561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.41 : 8,222.45 = 3,305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.41/8,222.45 = 3,305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.41x = 8,222.45 × 3,305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.41x = 27,182,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,005.35/5,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.96

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