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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.16, 8,267.88 and 3,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.16, 8,267.88 and 3,338.50 is: 4,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.16 : 8,267.88 = 3,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.16/8,267.88 = 3,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.16x = 8,267.88 × 3,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.16x = 27,602,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,317.38/5,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.17

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