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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.77, 8,266.14 and 3,337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.77, 8,266.14 and 3,337.18 is: 4,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.77 : 8,266.14 = 3,337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.77/8,266.14 = 3,337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.77x = 8,266.14 × 3,337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.77x = 27,585,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585,597.09/5,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.45

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