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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.68, 8,267.16 and 3,338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.68, 8,267.16 and 3,338.68 is: 4,607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.68 : 8,267.16 = 3,338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.68/8,267.16 = 3,338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.68x = 8,267.16 × 3,338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.68x = 27,601,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,401.75/5,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.39

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