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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.66, 8,211.06 and 3,298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.66, 8,211.06 and 3,298.22 is: 4,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.66 : 8,211.06 = 3,298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.66/8,211.06 = 3,298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.66x = 8,211.06 × 3,298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.66x = 27,081,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,882.31/5,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.07

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