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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.91, 8,271.72 and 3,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.91, 8,271.72 and 3,342.26 is: 4,611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.91 : 8,271.72 = 3,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.91/8,271.72 = 3,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.91x = 8,271.72 × 3,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.91x = 27,646,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,259.57/5,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.62

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