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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.68, 8,265.44 and 3,336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.68, 8,265.44 and 3,336.83 is: 4,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.68 : 8,265.44 = 3,336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.68/8,265.44 = 3,336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.68x = 8,265.44 × 3,336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.68x = 27,580,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,366.17/5,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.65

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