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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.06, 8,266.92 and 3,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.06, 8,266.92 and 3,338.28 is: 4,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.06 : 8,266.92 = 3,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.06/8,266.92 = 3,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.06x = 8,266.92 × 3,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.06x = 27,597,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597,293.70/5,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.41

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