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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.96, 8,214.10 and 3,299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.96, 8,214.10 and 3,299.48 is: 4,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.96 : 8,214.10 = 3,299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.96/8,214.10 = 3,299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.96x = 8,214.10 × 3,299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.96x = 27,102,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,258.67/5,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.50

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