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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.26, 8,213.97 and 3,299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.26, 8,213.97 and 3,299.66 is: 4,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.26 : 8,213.97 = 3,299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.26/8,213.97 = 3,299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.26x = 8,213.97 × 3,299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.26x = 27,103,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,103,308.25/5,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.45

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