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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.63, 8,205.44 and 3,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.63, 8,205.44 and 3,293.28 is: 4,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.63 : 8,205.44 = 3,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.63/8,205.44 = 3,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.63x = 8,205.44 × 3,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.63x = 27,022,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022,794.98/5,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.99

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