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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.69, 8,217.05 and 3,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.69, 8,217.05 and 3,265.47 is: 4,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.69 : 8,217.05 = 3,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.69/8,217.05 = 3,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.69x = 8,217.05 × 3,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.69x = 26,832,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,513.94/5,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.11

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