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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.78, 8,270.08 and 3,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.78, 8,270.08 and 3,340.36 is: 4,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.78 : 8,270.08 = 3,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.78/8,270.08 = 3,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.78x = 8,270.08 × 3,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.78x = 27,625,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,011.23/5,992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.71

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