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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.48, 8,268.57 and 3,338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.48, 8,268.57 and 3,338.94 is: 4,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.48 : 8,268.57 = 3,338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.48/8,268.57 = 3,338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.48x = 8,268.57 × 3,338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.48x = 27,608,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608,259.12/5,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.92

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