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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.36, 8,262.34 and 3,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.36, 8,262.34 and 3,334.71 is: 4,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.36 : 8,262.34 = 3,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.36/8,262.34 = 3,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.36x = 8,262.34 × 3,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.36x = 27,552,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552,530.47/5,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.78

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