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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.25, 8,270.60 and 3,340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.25, 8,270.60 and 3,340.82 is: 4,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.25 : 8,270.60 = 3,340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.25/8,270.60 = 3,340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.25x = 8,270.60 × 3,340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.25x = 27,630,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,527.83/5,993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.27

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