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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.36, 8,271.42 and 3,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.36, 8,271.42 and 3,341.72 is: 4,611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.36 : 8,271.42 = 3,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.36/8,271.42 = 3,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.36x = 8,271.42 × 3,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.36x = 27,640,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640,769.64/5,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.90

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