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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.38, 8,270.91 and 3,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.38, 8,270.91 and 3,340.96 is: 4,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.38 : 8,270.91 = 3,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.38/8,270.91 = 3,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.38x = 8,270.91 × 3,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.38x = 27,632,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632,758.80/5,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.55

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