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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.56, 8,211.87 and 3,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.56, 8,211.87 and 3,298.08 is: 4,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.56 : 8,211.87 = 3,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.56/8,211.87 = 3,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.56x = 8,211.87 × 3,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.56x = 27,083,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083,404.21/5,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.40

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