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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.57, 5,999.82 and 3,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.57, 5,999.82 and 3,996.11 is: 5,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.57 : 5,999.82 = 3,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.57/5,999.82 = 3,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.57x = 5,999.82 × 3,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.57x = 23,975,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,910.70/4,340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.68

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