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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.22, 8,269.61 and 3,339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.22, 8,269.61 and 3,339.69 is: 4,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.22 : 8,269.61 = 3,339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.22/8,269.61 = 3,339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.22x = 8,269.61 × 3,339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.22x = 27,617,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,617,917.12/5,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.97

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