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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.97, 8,261.94 and 3,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.97, 8,261.94 and 3,334.36 is: 4,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.97 : 8,261.94 = 3,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.97/8,261.94 = 3,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.97x = 8,261.94 × 3,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.97x = 27,548,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,274.11/5,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.37

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