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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.89, 8,268.73 and 3,339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.89, 8,268.73 and 3,339.29 is: 4,608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.89 : 8,268.73 = 3,339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.89/8,268.73 = 3,339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.89x = 8,268.73 × 3,339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.89x = 27,611,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,611,718.51/5,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.18

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