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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.37, 8,267.85 and 3,338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.37, 8,267.85 and 3,338.71 is: 4,607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.37 : 8,267.85 = 3,338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.37/8,267.85 = 3,338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.37x = 8,267.85 × 3,338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.37x = 27,603,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603,953.47/5,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.29

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