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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.65, 8,140.35 and 3,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.65, 8,140.35 and 3,382.56 is: 4,667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.65 : 8,140.35 = 3,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.65/8,140.35 = 3,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.65x = 8,140.35 × 3,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.65x = 27,535,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,222.30/5,899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.26

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