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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.67, 8,207.66 and 3,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.67, 8,207.66 and 3,294.92 is: 4,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.67 : 8,207.66 = 3,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.67/8,207.66 = 3,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.67x = 8,207.66 × 3,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.67x = 27,043,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043,611.84/5,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.92

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