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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.59, 8,265.51 and 3,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.59, 8,265.51 and 3,336.84 is: 4,604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.59 : 8,265.51 = 3,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.59/8,265.51 = 3,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.59x = 8,265.51 × 3,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.59x = 27,580,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,684.39/5,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.77

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