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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.77, 8,265.76 and 3,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.77, 8,265.76 and 3,301.07 is: 4,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.77 : 8,265.76 = 3,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.77/8,265.76 = 3,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.77x = 8,265.76 × 3,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.77x = 27,285,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285,802.78/5,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.40

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