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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.97, 8,272.76 and 3,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.97, 8,272.76 and 3,341.87 is: 4,611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.97 : 8,272.76 = 3,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.97/8,272.76 = 3,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.97x = 8,272.76 × 3,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.97x = 27,646,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,430.39/5,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.61

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