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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.89, 8,262.96 and 3,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.89, 8,262.96 and 3,299.02 is: 4,552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.89 : 8,262.96 = 3,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.89/8,262.96 = 3,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.89x = 8,262.96 × 3,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.89x = 27,259,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259,670.30/5,987.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.47

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