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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.77, 8,272.78 and 3,342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.77, 8,272.78 and 3,342.11 is: 4,612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.77 : 8,272.78 = 3,342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.77/8,272.78 = 3,342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.77x = 8,272.78 × 3,342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.77x = 27,648,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,553.09/5,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.12

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