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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.51, 8,222.90 and 3,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.51, 8,222.90 and 3,305.96 is: 4,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.51 : 8,222.90 = 3,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.51/8,222.90 = 3,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.51x = 8,222.90 × 3,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.51x = 27,184,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,582.51/5,958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.31

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