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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.61, 8,270.82 and 3,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.61, 8,270.82 and 3,304.68 is: 4,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.61 : 8,270.82 = 3,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.61/8,270.82 = 3,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.61x = 8,270.82 × 3,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.61x = 27,332,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,413.44/5,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.26

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