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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.96, 8,211.36 and 3,712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.96, 8,211.36 and 3,712.48 is: 5,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.96 : 8,211.36 = 3,712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.96/8,211.36 = 3,712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.96x = 8,211.36 × 3,712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.96x = 30,484,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484,509.77/5,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.62

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