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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.17, 8,270.57 and 3,340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.17, 8,270.57 and 3,340.51 is: 4,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.17 : 8,270.57 = 3,340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.17/8,270.57 = 3,340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.17x = 8,270.57 × 3,340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.17x = 27,627,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,909.47/5,993.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.90

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