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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.95, 8,266.05 and 3,337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.95, 8,266.05 and 3,337.47 is: 4,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.95 : 8,266.05 = 3,337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.95/8,266.05 = 3,337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.95x = 8,266.05 × 3,337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.95x = 27,587,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,693.89/5,989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.66

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