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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.28, 8,211.38 and 3,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.28, 8,211.38 and 3,297.86 is: 4,551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.28 : 8,211.38 = 3,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.28/8,211.38 = 3,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.28x = 8,211.38 × 3,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.28x = 27,079,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,079,981.65/5,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.04

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