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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.66, 8,272.89 and 3,342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.66, 8,272.89 and 3,342.09 is: 4,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.66 : 8,272.89 = 3,342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.66/8,272.89 = 3,342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.66x = 8,272.89 × 3,342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.66x = 27,648,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,742.94/5,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.23

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