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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.14, 8,210.91 and 3,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.14, 8,210.91 and 3,297.54 is: 4,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.14 : 8,210.91 = 3,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.14/8,210.91 = 3,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.14x = 8,210.91 × 3,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.14x = 27,075,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075,804.16/5,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.45

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