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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.55, 8,211.54 and 3,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.55, 8,211.54 and 3,298 is: 4,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.55 : 8,211.54 = 3,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.55/8,211.54 = 3,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.55x = 8,211.54 × 3,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.55x = 27,081,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,658.92/5,950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.12

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