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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.17, 8,211.21 and 3,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.17, 8,211.21 and 3,297.96 is: 4,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.17 : 8,211.21 = 3,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.17/8,211.21 = 3,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.17x = 8,211.21 × 3,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.17x = 27,080,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,080,242.13/5,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.17

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