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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.68, 8,210.62 and 3,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.68, 8,210.62 and 3,297.12 is: 4,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.68 : 8,210.62 = 3,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.68/8,210.62 = 3,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.68x = 8,210.62 × 3,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.68x = 27,071,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,399.41/5,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.06

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