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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.61, 8,265.65 and 3,472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.61, 8,265.65 and 3,472.23 is: 4,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.61 : 8,265.65 = 3,472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.61/8,265.65 = 3,472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.61x = 8,265.65 × 3,472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.61x = 28,700,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,251.53/5,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.67

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