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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.95, 8,223.45 and 3,306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.95, 8,223.45 and 3,306.29 is: 4,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.95 : 8,223.45 = 3,306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.95/8,223.45 = 3,306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.95x = 8,223.45 × 3,306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.95x = 27,189,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,189,110.50/5,958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.74

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