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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.45, 8,264.31 and 3,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.45, 8,264.31 and 3,335.86 is: 4,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.45 : 8,264.31 = 3,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.45/8,264.31 = 3,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.45x = 8,264.31 × 3,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.45x = 27,568,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568,560.50/5,988.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.62

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