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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.20, 8,266.26 and 3,337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.20, 8,266.26 and 3,337.56 is: 4,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.20 : 8,266.26 = 3,337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.20/8,266.26 = 3,337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.20x = 8,266.26 × 3,337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.20x = 27,589,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,138.73/5,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.71

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