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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.71, 8,211.96 and 3,261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.71, 8,211.96 and 3,261.99 is: 4,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.71 : 8,211.96 = 3,261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.71/8,211.96 = 3,261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.71x = 8,211.96 × 3,261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.71x = 26,787,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787,331.40/5,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.54

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