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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.14, 8,270.10 and 3,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.14, 8,270.10 and 3,340.69 is: 4,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.14 : 8,270.10 = 3,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.14/8,270.10 = 3,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.14x = 8,270.10 × 3,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.14x = 27,627,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,866.21/5,993.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.92

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