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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.92, 8,265.56 and 3,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.92, 8,265.56 and 3,337.28 is: 4,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.92 : 8,265.56 = 3,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.92/8,265.56 = 3,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.92x = 8,265.56 × 3,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.92x = 27,584,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584,430.06/5,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.14

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