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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.43, 8,207.93 and 3,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.43, 8,207.93 and 3,295.69 is: 4,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.43 : 8,207.93 = 3,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.43/8,207.93 = 3,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.43x = 8,207.93 × 3,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.43x = 27,050,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,050,780.54/5,947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.32

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