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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.63, 8,207.73 and 3,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.63, 8,207.73 and 3,295.08 is: 4,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.63 : 8,207.73 = 3,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.63/8,207.73 = 3,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.63x = 8,207.73 × 3,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.63x = 27,045,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,126.97/5,947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.21

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