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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.62, 8,265.44 and 3,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.62, 8,265.44 and 3,336.96 is: 4,604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.62 : 8,265.44 = 3,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.62/8,265.44 = 3,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.62x = 8,265.44 × 3,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.62x = 27,581,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581,425.98/5,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.87

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