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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.94, 5,993.96 and 4,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.94, 5,993.96 and 4,009.24 is: 5,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.94 : 5,993.96 = 4,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.94/5,993.96 = 4,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.94x = 5,993.96 × 4,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.94x = 24,031,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,031,224.19/4,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.95

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