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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.83, 8,272.91 and 3,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.83, 8,272.91 and 3,342.41 is: 4,612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.83 : 8,272.91 = 3,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.83/8,272.91 = 3,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.83x = 8,272.91 × 3,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.83x = 27,651,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,457.11/5,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.55

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