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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.03, 8,210.92 and 3,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.03, 8,210.92 and 3,297.46 is: 4,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.03 : 8,210.92 = 3,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.03/8,210.92 = 3,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.03x = 8,210.92 × 3,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.03x = 27,075,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075,180.26/5,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.43

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