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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.20, 8,257.01 and 3,294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.20, 8,257.01 and 3,294.27 is: 4,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.20 : 8,257.01 = 3,294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.20/8,257.01 = 3,294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.20x = 8,257.01 × 3,294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.20x = 27,200,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200,803.86/5,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.20

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