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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.08, 8,273.32 and 3,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.08, 8,273.32 and 3,342.20 is: 4,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.08 : 8,273.32 = 3,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.08/8,273.32 = 3,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.08x = 8,273.32 × 3,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.08x = 27,651,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,061.07/5,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.29

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