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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.26, 8,211.51 and 3,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.26, 8,211.51 and 3,297.71 is: 4,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.26 : 8,211.51 = 3,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.26/8,211.51 = 3,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.26x = 8,211.51 × 3,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.26x = 27,079,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,079,199.17/5,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.93

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