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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.59, 8,127.66 and 3,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.59, 8,127.66 and 3,372.16 is: 4,654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.59 : 8,127.66 = 3,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.59/8,127.66 = 3,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.59x = 8,127.66 × 3,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.59x = 27,407,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407,769.95/5,888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.39

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