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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.42, 8,209.62 and 3,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.42, 8,209.62 and 3,296.76 is: 4,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.42 : 8,209.62 = 3,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.42/8,209.62 = 3,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.42x = 8,209.62 × 3,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.42x = 27,065,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,146.83/5,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.21

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