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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.63, 8,263.16 and 3,335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.63, 8,263.16 and 3,335.21 is: 4,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.63 : 8,263.16 = 3,335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.63/8,263.16 = 3,335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.63x = 8,263.16 × 3,335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.63x = 27,559,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559,391.88/5,987.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.72

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