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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.83, 8,266.10 and 3,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.83, 8,266.10 and 3,337.49 is: 4,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.83 : 8,266.10 = 3,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.83/8,266.10 = 3,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.83x = 8,266.10 × 3,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.83x = 27,587,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,968.07/5,989.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.80

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