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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.45, 8,272.03 and 3,341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.45, 8,272.03 and 3,341.34 is: 4,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.45 : 8,272.03 = 3,341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.45/8,272.03 = 3,341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.45x = 8,272.03 × 3,341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.45x = 27,639,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639,695.29/5,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.88

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