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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.05, 8,262.97 and 3,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.05, 8,262.97 and 3,335.40 is: 4,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.05 : 8,262.97 = 3,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.05/8,262.97 = 3,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.05x = 8,262.97 × 3,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.05x = 27,560,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560,314.31/5,988.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.55

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