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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.47, 8,216.81 and 3,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.47, 8,216.81 and 3,265.63 is: 4,506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.47 : 8,216.81 = 3,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.47/8,216.81 = 3,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.47x = 8,216.81 × 3,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.47x = 26,833,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,833,061.24/5,954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.37

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