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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.31, 8,266.23 and 3,337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.31, 8,266.23 and 3,337.65 is: 4,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.31 : 8,266.23 = 3,337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.31/8,266.23 = 3,337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.31x = 8,266.23 × 3,337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.31x = 27,589,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,782.56/5,990.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.74

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