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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.60, 8,265.12 and 3,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.60, 8,265.12 and 3,337.12 is: 4,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.60 : 8,265.12 = 3,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.60/8,265.12 = 3,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.60x = 8,265.12 × 3,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.60x = 27,581,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581,697.25/5,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.93

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