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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.29, 8,266.58 and 3,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.29, 8,266.58 and 3,337.67 is: 4,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.29 : 8,266.58 = 3,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.29/8,266.58 = 3,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.29x = 8,266.58 × 3,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.29x = 27,591,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,099.38/5,990.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.97

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