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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.46, 8,266.54 and 3,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.46, 8,266.54 and 3,473.18 is: 4,793.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.46 : 8,266.54 = 3,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.46/8,266.54 = 3,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.46x = 8,266.54 × 3,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.46x = 28,711,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,181.40/5,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.62

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