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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.62, 8,211.79 and 3,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.62, 8,211.79 and 3,261.86 is: 4,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.62 : 8,211.79 = 3,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.62/8,211.79 = 3,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.62x = 8,211.79 × 3,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.62x = 26,785,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785,709.33/5,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.33

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