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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.52, 8,266.62 and 3,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.52, 8,266.62 and 3,338.16 is: 4,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.52 : 8,266.62 = 3,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.52/8,266.62 = 3,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.52x = 8,266.62 × 3,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.52x = 27,595,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,300.22/5,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.49

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