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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.03, 8,209.02 and 3,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.03, 8,209.02 and 3,296.18 is: 4,548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.03 : 8,209.02 = 3,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.03/8,209.02 = 3,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.03x = 8,209.02 × 3,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.03x = 27,058,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,366.50/5,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.37

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