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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.78, 8,210.97 and 3,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.78, 8,210.97 and 3,297.20 is: 4,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.78 : 8,210.97 = 3,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.78/8,210.97 = 3,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.78x = 8,210.97 × 3,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.78x = 27,073,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,169.23/5,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.28

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