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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.66, 8,261.22 and 3,297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.66, 8,261.22 and 3,297.67 is: 4,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.66 : 8,261.22 = 3,297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.66/8,261.22 = 3,297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.66x = 8,261.22 × 3,297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.66x = 27,242,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242,794.06/5,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.59

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