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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.46, 8,212.12 and 3,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.46, 8,212.12 and 3,298.72 is: 4,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.46 : 8,212.12 = 3,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.46/8,212.12 = 3,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.46x = 8,212.12 × 3,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.46x = 27,089,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089,467.99/5,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.50

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