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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.62, 8,257.51 and 3,294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.62, 8,257.51 and 3,294.83 is: 4,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.62 : 8,257.51 = 3,294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.62/8,257.51 = 3,294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.62x = 8,257.51 × 3,294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.62x = 27,207,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,051.45/5,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.92

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