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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.94, 8,197.98 and 3,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.94, 8,197.98 and 3,287.69 is: 4,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.94 : 8,197.98 = 3,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.94/8,197.98 = 3,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.94x = 8,197.98 × 3,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.94x = 26,952,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952,416.87/5,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.73

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