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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.92, 8,270.07 and 3,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.92, 8,270.07 and 3,340.27 is: 4,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.92 : 8,270.07 = 3,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.92/8,270.07 = 3,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.92x = 8,270.07 × 3,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.92x = 27,624,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,264.53/5,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.48

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