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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.66, 8,212.44 and 3,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.66, 8,212.44 and 3,299.22 is: 4,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.66 : 8,212.44 = 3,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.66/8,212.44 = 3,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.66x = 8,212.44 × 3,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.66x = 27,094,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094,646.30/5,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.45

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