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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.02, 8,209.52 and 3,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.02, 8,209.52 and 3,296.46 is: 4,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.02 : 8,209.52 = 3,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.02/8,209.52 = 3,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.02x = 8,209.52 × 3,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.02x = 27,062,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,354.30/5,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.04

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