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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.90, 8,266.17 and 3,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.90, 8,266.17 and 3,337.51 is: 4,605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.90 : 8,266.17 = 3,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.90/8,266.17 = 3,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.90x = 8,266.17 × 3,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.90x = 27,588,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588,425.04/5,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.82

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