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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.47, 8,222.76 and 3,305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.47, 8,222.76 and 3,305.81 is: 4,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.47 : 8,222.76 = 3,305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.47/8,222.76 = 3,305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.47x = 8,222.76 × 3,305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.47x = 27,182,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,841.12/5,958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.05

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