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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.53, 8,211.33 and 3,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.53, 8,211.33 and 3,298.05 is: 4,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.53 : 8,211.33 = 3,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.53/8,211.33 = 3,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.53x = 8,211.33 × 3,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.53x = 27,081,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,376.91/5,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.09

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