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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.75, 8,266.89 and 3,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.75, 8,266.89 and 3,338.07 is: 4,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.75 : 8,266.89 = 3,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.75/8,266.89 = 3,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.75x = 8,266.89 × 3,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.75x = 27,595,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,457.50/5,990.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.34

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