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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.99, 8,207.91 and 3,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.99, 8,207.91 and 3,295.24 is: 4,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.99 : 8,207.91 = 3,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.99/8,207.91 = 3,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.99x = 8,207.91 × 3,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.99x = 27,047,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047,012.83/5,947.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.25

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