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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.53, 8,270.98 and 3,340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.53, 8,270.98 and 3,340.87 is: 4,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.53 : 8,270.98 = 3,340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.53/8,270.98 = 3,340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.53x = 8,270.98 × 3,340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.53x = 27,632,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632,239.92/5,993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.35

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