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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.12, 8,270.52 and 3,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.12, 8,270.52 and 3,341.06 is: 4,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.12 : 8,270.52 = 3,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.12/8,270.52 = 3,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.12x = 8,270.52 × 3,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.12x = 27,632,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632,303.55/5,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.67

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