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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.04, 8,271.48 and 3,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.04, 8,271.48 and 3,341.44 is: 4,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.04 : 8,271.48 = 3,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.04/8,271.48 = 3,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.04x = 8,271.48 × 3,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.04x = 27,638,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,654.13/5,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.02

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