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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.57, 8,212.58 and 3,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.57, 8,212.58 and 3,298.91 is: 4,552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.57 : 8,212.58 = 3,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.57/8,212.58 = 3,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.57x = 8,212.58 × 3,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.57x = 27,092,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092,504.73/5,951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.16

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