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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.25, 8,266.30 and 3,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.25, 8,266.30 and 3,337.59 is: 4,605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.25 : 8,266.30 = 3,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.25/8,266.30 = 3,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.25x = 8,266.30 × 3,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.25x = 27,589,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,462.20/5,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.73

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