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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.98, 8,210.51 and 3,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.98, 8,210.51 and 3,297.32 is: 4,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.98 : 8,210.51 = 3,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.98/8,210.51 = 3,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.98x = 8,210.51 × 3,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.98x = 27,072,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072,682.87/5,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.05

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