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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.43, 8,266.56 and 3,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.43, 8,266.56 and 3,337.78 is: 4,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.43 : 8,266.56 = 3,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.43/8,266.56 = 3,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.43x = 8,266.56 × 3,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.43x = 27,591,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,958.64/5,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.01

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