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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.38, 8,211.50 and 3,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.38, 8,211.50 and 3,432.48 is: 4,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.38 : 8,211.50 = 3,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.38/8,211.50 = 3,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.38x = 8,211.50 × 3,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.38x = 28,185,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,809.52/5,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.81

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