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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.90, 8,266.07 and 3,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.90, 8,266.07 and 3,337.40 is: 4,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.90 : 8,266.07 = 3,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.90/8,266.07 = 3,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.90x = 8,266.07 × 3,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.90x = 27,587,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,182.02/5,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.62

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