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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.38, 8,264.18 and 3,335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.38, 8,264.18 and 3,335.95 is: 4,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.38 : 8,264.18 = 3,335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.38/8,264.18 = 3,335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.38x = 8,264.18 × 3,335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.38x = 27,568,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568,891.18/5,988.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.73

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