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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.61, 8,263.04 and 3,335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.61, 8,263.04 and 3,335.27 is: 4,602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.61 : 8,263.04 = 3,335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.61/8,263.04 = 3,335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.61x = 8,263.04 × 3,335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.61x = 27,559,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559,411.43/5,987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.74

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