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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.67, 8,210.55 and 3,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.67, 8,210.55 and 3,297.13 is: 4,550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.67 : 8,210.55 = 3,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.67/8,210.55 = 3,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.67x = 8,210.55 × 3,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.67x = 27,071,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,250.72/5,949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.04

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