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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.10, 8,270.61 and 3,340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.10, 8,270.61 and 3,340.65 is: 4,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.10 : 8,270.61 = 3,340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.10/8,270.61 = 3,340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.10x = 8,270.61 × 3,340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.10x = 27,629,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,213.30/5,993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.17

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