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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.12, 8,272.96 and 3,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.12, 8,272.96 and 3,342.02 is: 4,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.12 : 8,272.96 = 3,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.12/8,272.96 = 3,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.12x = 8,272.96 × 3,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.12x = 27,648,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,397.78/5,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.82

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