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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.73, 8,207.76 and 3,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.73, 8,207.76 and 3,295.13 is: 4,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.73 : 8,207.76 = 3,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.73/8,207.76 = 3,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.73x = 8,207.76 × 3,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.73x = 27,045,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,636.21/5,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.22

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