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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.52, 8,207.94 and 3,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.52, 8,207.94 and 3,295.28 is: 4,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.52 : 8,207.94 = 3,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.52/8,207.94 = 3,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.52x = 8,207.94 × 3,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.52x = 27,047,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047,460.52/5,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.69

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