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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.67, 8,266.59 and 3,338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.67, 8,266.59 and 3,338.03 is: 4,606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.67 : 8,266.59 = 3,338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.67/8,266.59 = 3,338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.67x = 8,266.59 × 3,338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.67x = 27,594,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,084.08/5,990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.18

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