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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.29, 8,206.99 and 3,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.29, 8,206.99 and 3,294.68 is: 4,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.29 : 8,206.99 = 3,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.29/8,206.99 = 3,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.29x = 8,206.99 × 3,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.29x = 27,039,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039,356.54/5,947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.50

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