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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.05, 8,266.26 and 3,337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.05, 8,266.26 and 3,337.69 is: 4,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.05 : 8,266.26 = 3,337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.05/8,266.26 = 3,337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.05x = 8,266.26 × 3,337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.05x = 27,590,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,213.34/5,990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.01

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