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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.61, 8,212.59 and 3,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.61, 8,212.59 and 3,298.32 is: 4,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.61 : 8,212.59 = 3,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.61/8,212.59 = 3,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.61x = 8,212.59 × 3,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.61x = 27,087,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,749.85/5,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.33

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