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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.33, 8,212.97 and 3,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.33, 8,212.97 and 3,262.80 is: 4,502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.33 : 8,212.97 = 3,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.33/8,212.97 = 3,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.33x = 8,212.97 × 3,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.33x = 26,797,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797,262.20/5,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.74

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