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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.47, 8,272.33 and 3,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.47, 8,272.33 and 3,341.93 is: 4,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.47 : 8,272.33 = 3,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.47/8,272.33 = 3,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.47x = 8,272.33 × 3,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.47x = 27,645,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645,498.08/5,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.83

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