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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.83, 8,210.57 and 3,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.83, 8,210.57 and 3,297.22 is: 4,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.83 : 8,210.57 = 3,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.83/8,210.57 = 3,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.83x = 8,210.57 × 3,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.83x = 27,072,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072,018.60/5,949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.05

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