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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.70, 8,266.77 and 3,301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.70, 8,266.77 and 3,301.71 is: 4,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.70 : 8,266.77 = 3,301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.70/8,266.77 = 3,301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.70x = 8,266.77 × 3,301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.70x = 27,294,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294,477.18/5,990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.14

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