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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.95, 8,267.14 and 3,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.95, 8,267.14 and 3,337.88 is: 4,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.95 : 8,267.14 = 3,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.95/8,267.14 = 3,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.95x = 8,267.14 × 3,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.95x = 27,594,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,721.26/5,990.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.07

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