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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.57, 8,268.39 and 3,338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.57, 8,268.39 and 3,338.82 is: 4,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.57 : 8,268.39 = 3,338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.57/8,268.39 = 3,338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.57x = 8,268.39 × 3,338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.57x = 27,606,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,665.90/5,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.58

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