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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.60, 8,211.65 and 3,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.60, 8,211.65 and 3,297.92 is: 4,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.60 : 8,211.65 = 3,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.60/8,211.65 = 3,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.60x = 8,211.65 × 3,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.60x = 27,081,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,307.22/5,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.02

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