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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.93, 8,272.70 and 3,342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.93, 8,272.70 and 3,342.29 is: 4,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.93 : 8,272.70 = 3,342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.93/8,272.70 = 3,342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.93x = 8,272.70 × 3,342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.93x = 27,649,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649,704.41/5,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.18

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