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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.25, 8,270.79 and 3,340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.25, 8,270.79 and 3,340.37 is: 4,609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.25 : 8,270.79 = 3,340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.25/8,270.79 = 3,340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.25x = 8,270.79 × 3,340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.25x = 27,627,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,487.36/5,993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.77

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