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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.55, 8,261.43 and 3,334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.55, 8,261.43 and 3,334.19 is: 4,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.55 : 8,261.43 = 3,334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.55/8,261.43 = 3,334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.55x = 8,261.43 × 3,334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.55x = 27,545,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545,177.29/5,986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.18

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