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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.58, 8,211.40 and 3,261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.58, 8,211.40 and 3,261.77 is: 4,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.58 : 8,211.40 = 3,261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.58/8,211.40 = 3,261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.58x = 8,211.40 × 3,261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.58x = 26,783,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783,648.97/5,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.02

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