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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.80, 8,127.66 and 3,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.80, 8,127.66 and 3,371.78 is: 4,652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.80 : 8,127.66 = 3,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.80/8,127.66 = 3,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.80x = 8,127.66 × 3,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.80x = 27,404,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,681.43/5,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.91

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