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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.74, 8,211.90 and 3,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.74, 8,211.90 and 3,298.14 is: 4,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.74 : 8,211.90 = 3,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.74/8,211.90 = 3,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.74x = 8,211.90 × 3,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.74x = 27,083,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083,995.87/5,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.37

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