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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.17, 8,267.81 and 3,338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.17, 8,267.81 and 3,338.55 is: 4,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.17 : 8,267.81 = 3,338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.17/8,267.81 = 3,338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.17x = 8,267.81 × 3,338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.17x = 27,602,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,480.38/5,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.20

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