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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.70, 8,263.28 and 3,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.70, 8,263.28 and 3,335.11 is: 4,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.70 : 8,263.28 = 3,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.70/8,263.28 = 3,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.70x = 8,263.28 × 3,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.70x = 27,558,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,910.43/5,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.59

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