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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.62, 8,266.81 and 3,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.62, 8,266.81 and 3,337.96 is: 4,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.62 : 8,266.81 = 3,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.62/8,266.81 = 3,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.62x = 8,266.81 × 3,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.62x = 27,594,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,281.11/5,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.25

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