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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.04, 8,210.93 and 3,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.04, 8,210.93 and 3,297.43 is: 4,550.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.04 : 8,210.93 = 3,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.04/8,210.93 = 3,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.04x = 8,210.93 × 3,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.04x = 27,074,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074,954.63/5,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.38

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