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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.89, 8,270.19 and 3,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.89, 8,270.19 and 3,340.24 is: 4,609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.89 : 8,270.19 = 3,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.89/8,270.19 = 3,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.89x = 8,270.19 × 3,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.89x = 27,624,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,398.77/5,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.53

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