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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.96, 8,223.36 and 3,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.96, 8,223.36 and 3,306.48 is: 4,562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.96 : 8,223.36 = 3,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.96/8,223.36 = 3,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.96x = 8,223.36 × 3,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.96x = 27,190,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190,375.37/5,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.94

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