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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.79, 8,207.57 and 3,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.79, 8,207.57 and 3,295.04 is: 4,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.79 : 8,207.57 = 3,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.79/8,207.57 = 3,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.79x = 8,207.57 × 3,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.79x = 27,044,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,213.94/5,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.94

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