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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.54, 8,266.37 and 3,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.54, 8,266.37 and 3,337.88 is: 4,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.54 : 8,266.37 = 3,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.54/8,266.37 = 3,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.54x = 8,266.37 × 3,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.54x = 27,592,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592,093.07/5,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.95

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