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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.86, 8,270.46 and 3,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.86, 8,270.46 and 3,340.20 is: 4,609.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.86 : 8,270.46 = 3,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.86/8,270.46 = 3,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.86x = 8,270.46 × 3,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.86x = 27,624,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,990.49/5,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.65

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