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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.81, 8,212.22 and 3,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.81, 8,212.22 and 3,298.33 is: 4,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.81 : 8,212.22 = 3,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.81/8,212.22 = 3,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.81x = 8,212.22 × 3,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.81x = 27,086,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086,611.59/5,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.75

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