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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.83, 8,271.53 and 3,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.83, 8,271.53 and 3,341.41 is: 4,611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.83 : 8,271.53 = 3,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.83/8,271.53 = 3,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.83x = 8,271.53 × 3,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.83x = 27,638,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,535.67/5,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.17

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