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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.79, 8,270.03 and 3,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.79, 8,270.03 and 3,340.17 is: 4,609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.79 : 8,270.03 = 3,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.79/8,270.03 = 3,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.79x = 8,270.03 × 3,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.79x = 27,623,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,623,314.46/5,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.43

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