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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.21, 8,266.52 and 3,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.21, 8,266.52 and 3,337.62 is: 4,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.21 : 8,266.52 = 3,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.21/8,266.52 = 3,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.21x = 8,266.52 × 3,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.21x = 27,590,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,485.79/5,990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.93

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