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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.67, 8,262.91 and 3,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.67, 8,262.91 and 3,335.07 is: 4,602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.67 : 8,262.91 = 3,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.67/8,262.91 = 3,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.67x = 8,262.91 × 3,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.67x = 27,557,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,418.41/5,987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.36

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