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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.95, 8,208.68 and 3,296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.95, 8,208.68 and 3,296.19 is: 4,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.95 : 8,208.68 = 3,296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.95/8,208.68 = 3,296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.95x = 8,208.68 × 3,296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.95x = 27,057,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057,352.45/5,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.02

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