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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.23, 8,212.57 and 3,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.23, 8,212.57 and 3,298.62 is: 4,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.23 : 8,212.57 = 3,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.23/8,212.57 = 3,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.23x = 8,212.57 × 3,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.23x = 27,090,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,090,147.65/5,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.02

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