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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.96, 8,264.82 and 3,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.96, 8,264.82 and 3,336.36 is: 4,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.96 : 8,264.82 = 3,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.96/8,264.82 = 3,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.96x = 8,264.82 × 3,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.96x = 27,574,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,414.86/5,988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.21

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