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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.04, 8,266.60 and 3,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.04, 8,266.60 and 3,338.44 is: 4,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.04 : 8,266.60 = 3,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.04/8,266.60 = 3,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.04x = 8,266.60 × 3,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.04x = 27,597,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597,548.10/5,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.47

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