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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.23, 8,211.77 and 3,297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.23, 8,211.77 and 3,297.89 is: 4,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.23 : 8,211.77 = 3,297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.23/8,211.77 = 3,297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.23x = 8,211.77 × 3,297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.23x = 27,081,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,456.62/5,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.33

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