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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.59, 8,204.25 and 3,292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.59, 8,204.25 and 3,292.34 is: 4,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.59 : 8,204.25 = 3,292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.59/8,204.25 = 3,292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.59x = 8,204.25 × 3,292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.59x = 27,011,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,151.77/5,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.06

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