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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.38, 8,266.41 and 3,338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.38, 8,266.41 and 3,338.03 is: 4,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.38 : 8,266.41 = 3,338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.38/8,266.41 = 3,338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.38x = 8,266.41 × 3,338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.38x = 27,593,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,545.24/5,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.31

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