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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.62, 8,214.93 and 3,299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.62, 8,214.93 and 3,299.99 is: 4,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.62 : 8,214.93 = 3,299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.62/8,214.93 = 3,299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.62x = 8,214.93 × 3,299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.62x = 27,109,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,109,145.78/5,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.15

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