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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.69, 8,211.37 and 3,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.69, 8,211.37 and 3,298.03 is: 4,550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.69 : 8,211.37 = 3,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.69/8,211.37 = 3,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.69x = 8,211.37 × 3,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.69x = 27,081,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,344.60/5,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.96

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