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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.01, 8,266.99 and 3,338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.01, 8,266.99 and 3,338.67 is: 4,607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.01 : 8,266.99 = 3,338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.01/8,266.99 = 3,338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.01x = 8,266.99 × 3,338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.01x = 27,600,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600,751.50/5,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.03

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