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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.96, 8,211.34 and 3,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.96, 8,211.34 and 3,297.48 is: 4,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.96 : 8,211.34 = 3,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.96/8,211.34 = 3,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.96x = 8,211.34 × 3,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.96x = 27,076,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,076,729.42/5,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.74

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