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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.62, 8,271.39 and 3,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.62, 8,271.39 and 3,341.59 is: 4,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.62 : 8,271.39 = 3,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.62/8,271.39 = 3,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.62x = 8,271.39 × 3,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.62x = 27,639,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639,594.11/5,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.50

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