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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.42, 8,267.63 and 3,338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.42, 8,267.63 and 3,338.78 is: 4,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.42 : 8,267.63 = 3,338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.42/8,267.63 = 3,338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.42x = 8,267.63 × 3,338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.42x = 27,603,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603,739.66/5,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.21

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