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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.26, 8,210.16 and 3,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.26, 8,210.16 and 3,297.06 is: 4,549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.26 : 8,210.16 = 3,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.26/8,210.16 = 3,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.26x = 8,210.16 × 3,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.26x = 27,069,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069,390.13/5,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.28

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