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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.79, 8,272.85 and 3,342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.79, 8,272.85 and 3,342.37 is: 4,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.79 : 8,272.85 = 3,342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.79/8,272.85 = 3,342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.79x = 8,272.85 × 3,342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.79x = 27,650,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,867.58/5,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.48

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