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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.76, 8,207.90 and 3,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.76, 8,207.90 and 3,295.16 is: 4,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.76 : 8,207.90 = 3,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.76/8,207.90 = 3,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.76x = 8,207.90 × 3,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.76x = 27,046,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,343.76/5,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.32

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