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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.55, 8,262.68 and 3,335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.55, 8,262.68 and 3,335.21 is: 4,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.55 : 8,262.68 = 3,335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.55/8,262.68 = 3,335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.55x = 8,262.68 × 3,335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.55x = 27,557,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,714.97/5,987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.50

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