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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.40, 8,982.90 and 3,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.40, 8,982.90 and 3,070.20 is: 4,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.40 : 8,982.90 = 3,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.40/8,982.90 = 3,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.40x = 8,982.90 × 3,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.40x = 27,579,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579,299.58/5,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.61

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