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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.52, 8,266.77 and 3,599.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.52, 8,266.77 and 3,599.61 is: 4,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.52 : 8,266.77 = 3,599.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.52/8,266.77 = 3,599.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.52x = 8,266.77 × 3,599.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.52x = 29,757,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757,147.96/5,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.21

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