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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.08, 8,210.73 and 3,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.08, 8,210.73 and 3,297.33 is: 4,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.08 : 8,210.73 = 3,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.08/8,210.73 = 3,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.08x = 8,210.73 × 3,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.08x = 27,073,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,486.35/5,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.10

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