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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.39, 8,211.75 and 3,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.39, 8,211.75 and 3,592.07 is: 4,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.39 : 8,211.75 = 3,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.39/8,211.75 = 3,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.39x = 8,211.75 × 3,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.39x = 29,497,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,497,180.82/5,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.19

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