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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.28, 8,271.80 and 3,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.28, 8,271.80 and 3,341.92 is: 4,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.28 : 8,271.80 = 3,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.28/8,271.80 = 3,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.28x = 8,271.80 × 3,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.28x = 27,643,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643,693.86/5,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.68

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