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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.57, 8,127.77 and 3,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.57, 8,127.77 and 3,337.13 is: 4,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.57 : 8,127.77 = 3,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.57/8,127.77 = 3,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.57x = 8,127.77 × 3,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.57x = 27,123,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,123,367.78/5,889.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.32

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