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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.06, 8,210.51 and 3,297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.06, 8,210.51 and 3,297.41 is: 4,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.06 : 8,210.51 = 3,297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.06/8,210.51 = 3,297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.06x = 8,210.51 × 3,297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.06x = 27,073,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,403.39/5,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.11

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