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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.34, 8,266.46 and 3,337.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.34, 8,266.46 and 3,337.61 is: 4,605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.34 : 8,266.46 = 3,337.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.34/8,266.46 = 3,337.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.34x = 8,266.46 × 3,337.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.34x = 27,590,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,161.54/5,990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.78

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