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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.69, 8,263.56 and 3,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.69, 8,263.56 and 3,335.49 is: 4,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.69 : 8,263.56 = 3,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.69/8,263.56 = 3,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.69x = 8,263.56 × 3,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.69x = 27,563,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,021.74/5,987.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.29

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