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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.71, 8,264.33 and 3,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.71, 8,264.33 and 3,336.12 is: 4,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.71 : 8,264.33 = 3,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.71/8,264.33 = 3,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.71x = 8,264.33 × 3,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.71x = 27,570,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,779.92/5,988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.80

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