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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.66, 8,263.86 and 3,436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.66, 8,263.86 and 3,436.53 is: 4,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.66 : 8,263.86 = 3,436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.66/8,263.86 = 3,436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.66x = 8,263.86 × 3,436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.66x = 28,399,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399,002.81/5,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.13

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