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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.58, 8,264.04 and 3,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.58, 8,264.04 and 3,335.86 is: 4,603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.58 : 8,264.04 = 3,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.58/8,264.04 = 3,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.58x = 8,264.04 × 3,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.58x = 27,567,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567,680.47/5,988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.38

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