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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.41, 8,266.75 and 3,337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.41, 8,266.75 and 3,337.85 is: 4,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.41 : 8,266.75 = 3,337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.41/8,266.75 = 3,337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.41x = 8,266.75 × 3,337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.41x = 27,593,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,154.80/5,990.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.22

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