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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.70, 8,984.40 and 3,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.70, 8,984.40 and 3,362.20 is: 5,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.70 : 8,984.40 = 3,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.70/8,984.40 = 3,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.70x = 8,984.40 × 3,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.70x = 30,207,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207,349.68/5,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.01

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