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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.72, 8,262.96 and 3,335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.72, 8,262.96 and 3,335.36 is: 4,602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.72 : 8,262.96 = 3,335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.72/8,262.96 = 3,335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.72x = 8,262.96 × 3,335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.72x = 27,559,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559,946.27/5,987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.74

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