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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.37, 8,266.47 and 3,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.37, 8,266.47 and 3,337.71 is: 4,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.37 : 8,266.47 = 3,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.37/8,266.47 = 3,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.37x = 8,266.47 × 3,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.37x = 27,591,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,079.58/5,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.91

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