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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.36, 8,263.72 and 3,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.36, 8,263.72 and 3,335.71 is: 4,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.36 : 8,263.72 = 3,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.36/8,263.72 = 3,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.36x = 8,263.72 × 3,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.36x = 27,565,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565,373.44/5,988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.16

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