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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.70, 8,269.85 and 3,340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.70, 8,269.85 and 3,340.22 is: 4,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.70 : 8,269.85 = 3,340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.70/8,269.85 = 3,340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.70x = 8,269.85 × 3,340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.70x = 27,623,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,623,101.67/5,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.46

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