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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.39, 8,272.29 and 3,341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.39, 8,272.29 and 3,341.79 is: 4,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.39 : 8,272.29 = 3,341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.39/8,272.29 = 3,341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.39x = 8,272.29 × 3,341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.39x = 27,644,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644,256.00/5,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.69

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