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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.37, 8,262.33 and 3,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.37, 8,262.33 and 3,334.71 is: 4,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.37 : 8,262.33 = 3,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.37/8,262.33 = 3,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.37x = 8,262.33 × 3,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.37x = 27,552,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552,474.47/5,987.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.77

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