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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.53, 8,265.57 and 3,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.53, 8,265.57 and 3,472.13 is: 4,791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.53 : 8,265.57 = 3,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.53/8,265.57 = 3,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.53x = 8,265.57 × 3,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.53x = 28,699,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699,133.56/5,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.55

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