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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.32, 8,211.82 and 3,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.32, 8,211.82 and 3,432.90 is: 4,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.32 : 8,211.82 = 3,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.32/8,211.82 = 3,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.32x = 8,211.82 × 3,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.32x = 28,190,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,356.88/5,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.62

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