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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.39, 8,209.94 and 3,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.39, 8,209.94 and 3,296.73 is: 4,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.39 : 8,209.94 = 3,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.39/8,209.94 = 3,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.39x = 8,209.94 × 3,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.39x = 27,065,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,939.01/5,949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.36

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