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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.29, 8,212.85 and 3,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.29, 8,212.85 and 3,298.75 is: 4,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.29 : 8,212.85 = 3,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.29/8,212.85 = 3,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.29x = 8,212.85 × 3,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.29x = 27,092,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092,138.94/5,951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.31

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