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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949, 8,209.62 and 3,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949, 8,209.62 and 3,465 is: 4,781.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949 : 8,209.62 = 3,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949/8,209.62 = 3,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949x = 8,209.62 × 3,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949x = 28,446,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,333.30/5,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.70

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