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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.35, 8,272.22 and 3,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.35, 8,272.22 and 3,341.70 is: 4,611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.35 : 8,272.22 = 3,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.35/8,272.22 = 3,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.35x = 8,272.22 × 3,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.35x = 27,643,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643,277.57/5,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.56

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