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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.72, 8,222.64 and 3,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.72, 8,222.64 and 3,306.04 is: 4,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.72 : 8,222.64 = 3,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.72/8,222.64 = 3,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.72x = 8,222.64 × 3,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.72x = 27,184,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,376.75/5,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.12

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