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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.71, 8,211.84 and 3,432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.71, 8,211.84 and 3,432.82 is: 4,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.71 : 8,211.84 = 3,432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.71/8,211.84 = 3,432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.71x = 8,211.84 × 3,432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.71x = 28,189,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,768.59/5,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.21

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