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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,987.74, 8,262.12 and 3,335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,987.74, 8,262.12 and 3,335.14 is: 4,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,987.74 : 8,262.12 = 3,335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,987.74/8,262.12 = 3,335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,987.74x = 8,262.12 × 3,335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,987.74x = 27,555,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,326.90/5,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.96

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