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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.92, 8,272.82 and 3,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.92, 8,272.82 and 3,342.28 is: 4,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.92 : 8,272.82 = 3,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.92/8,272.82 = 3,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.92x = 8,272.82 × 3,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.92x = 27,650,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,080.83/5,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.25

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