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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.59, 8,271.40 and 3,340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.59, 8,271.40 and 3,340.98 is: 4,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.59 : 8,271.40 = 3,340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.59/8,271.40 = 3,340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.59x = 8,271.40 × 3,340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.59x = 27,634,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,634,581.97/5,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.69

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