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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.81, 8,267.33 and 3,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.81, 8,267.33 and 3,338.74 is: 4,607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.81 : 8,267.33 = 3,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.81/8,267.33 = 3,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.81x = 8,267.33 × 3,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.81x = 27,602,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,448.67/5,990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.47

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