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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.17, 8,266.50 and 3,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.17, 8,266.50 and 3,337.73 is: 4,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.17 : 8,266.50 = 3,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.17/8,266.50 = 3,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.17x = 8,266.50 × 3,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.17x = 27,591,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,345.05/5,990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.10

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