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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.67, 8,213.22 and 3,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.67, 8,213.22 and 3,299.02 is: 4,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.67 : 8,213.22 = 3,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.67/8,213.22 = 3,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.67x = 8,213.22 × 3,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.67x = 27,095,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,095,577.04/5,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.60

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