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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.37, 8,272.11 and 3,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.37, 8,272.11 and 3,341.62 is: 4,611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.37 : 8,272.11 = 3,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.37/8,272.11 = 3,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.37x = 8,272.11 × 3,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.37x = 27,642,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642,227.54/5,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.37

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