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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.79, 8,267.27 and 3,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.79, 8,267.27 and 3,338.17 is: 4,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.79 : 8,267.27 = 3,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.79/8,267.27 = 3,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.79x = 8,267.27 × 3,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.79x = 27,597,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597,536.01/5,990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.66

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