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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.16, 8,271.92 and 3,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.16, 8,271.92 and 3,341.60 is: 4,611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.16 : 8,271.92 = 3,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.16/8,271.92 = 3,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.16x = 8,271.92 × 3,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.16x = 27,641,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,447.87/5,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.40

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