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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.55, 8,272.84 and 3,341.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.55, 8,272.84 and 3,341.95 is: 4,612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.55 : 8,272.84 = 3,341.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.55/8,272.84 = 3,341.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.55x = 8,272.84 × 3,341.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.55x = 27,647,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647,417.64/5,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.09

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