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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.49, 8,206.33 and 3,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.49, 8,206.33 and 3,294.14 is: 4,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.49 : 8,206.33 = 3,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.49/8,206.33 = 3,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.49x = 8,206.33 × 3,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.49x = 27,032,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,828.66/5,946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.02

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