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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.63, 8,223.32 and 3,306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.63, 8,223.32 and 3,306.29 is: 4,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.63 : 8,223.32 = 3,306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.63/8,223.32 = 3,306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.63x = 8,223.32 × 3,306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.63x = 27,188,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188,647.83/5,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.90

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