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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.83, 8,261.62 and 3,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.83, 8,261.62 and 3,334.11 is: 4,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.83 : 8,261.62 = 3,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.83/8,261.62 = 3,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.83x = 8,261.62 × 3,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.83x = 27,545,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545,149.86/5,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.96

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