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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.68, 8,266.82 and 3,337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.68, 8,266.82 and 3,337.83 is: 4,606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.68 : 8,266.82 = 3,337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.68/8,266.82 = 3,337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.68x = 8,266.82 × 3,337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.68x = 27,593,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,239.80/5,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.03

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