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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.68, 8,209.80 and 3,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.68, 8,209.80 and 3,591.96 is: 4,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.68 : 8,209.80 = 3,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.68/8,209.80 = 3,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.68x = 8,209.80 × 3,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.68x = 29,489,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489,273.21/5,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.61

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