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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.40, 8,266.50 and 3,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.40, 8,266.50 and 3,337.68 is: 4,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.40 : 8,266.50 = 3,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.40/8,266.50 = 3,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.40x = 8,266.50 × 3,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.40x = 27,590,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,931.72/5,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.86

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