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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.70, 8,127.72 and 3,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.70, 8,127.72 and 3,237.04 is: 4,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.70 : 8,127.72 = 3,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.70/8,127.72 = 3,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.70x = 8,127.72 × 3,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.70x = 26,309,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309,754.75/5,889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.08

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