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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.36, 8,266.32 and 3,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.36, 8,266.32 and 3,337.88 is: 4,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.36 : 8,266.32 = 3,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.36/8,266.32 = 3,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.36x = 8,266.32 × 3,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.36x = 27,591,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,942.87/5,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.06

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