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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.16, 8,216.91 and 3,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.16, 8,216.91 and 3,265.51 is: 4,506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.16 : 8,216.91 = 3,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.16/8,216.91 = 3,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.16x = 8,216.91 × 3,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.16x = 26,832,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,384.75/5,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.49

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