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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.76, 8,269.90 and 3,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.76, 8,269.90 and 3,340.36 is: 4,609.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.76 : 8,269.90 = 3,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.76/8,269.90 = 3,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.76x = 8,269.90 × 3,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.76x = 27,624,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,443.16/5,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.64

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