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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.58, 8,271.18 and 3,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.58, 8,271.18 and 3,341.16 is: 4,610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.58 : 8,271.18 = 3,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.58/8,271.18 = 3,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.58x = 8,271.18 × 3,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.58x = 27,635,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635,294.41/5,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.82

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