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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.78, 8,209.20 and 3,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.78, 8,209.20 and 3,296.14 is: 4,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.78 : 8,209.20 = 3,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.78/8,209.20 = 3,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.78x = 8,209.20 × 3,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.78x = 27,058,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,639.66/5,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.60

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