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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.77, 8,223.62 and 3,306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.77, 8,223.62 and 3,306.69 is: 4,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.77 : 8,223.62 = 3,306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.77/8,223.62 = 3,306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.77x = 8,223.62 × 3,306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.77x = 27,192,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192,945.48/5,958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.52

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