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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.66, 8,269.88 and 3,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.66, 8,269.88 and 3,340.02 is: 4,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.66 : 8,269.88 = 3,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.66/8,269.88 = 3,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.66x = 8,269.88 × 3,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.66x = 27,621,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621,531.60/5,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.23

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