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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.73, 8,209.70 and 3,296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.73, 8,209.70 and 3,296.39 is: 4,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.73 : 8,209.70 = 3,296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.73/8,209.70 = 3,296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.73x = 8,209.70 × 3,296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.73x = 27,062,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,315.45/5,948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.26

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