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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.17, 8,263.74 and 3,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.17, 8,263.74 and 3,335.73 is: 4,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.17 : 8,263.74 = 3,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.17/8,263.74 = 3,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.17x = 8,263.74 × 3,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.17x = 27,565,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565,605.43/5,988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.35

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