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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.47, 8,207.57 and 3,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.47, 8,207.57 and 3,295.13 is: 4,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.47 : 8,207.57 = 3,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.47/8,207.57 = 3,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.47x = 8,207.57 × 3,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.47x = 27,044,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,989.62/5,947.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.31

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