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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.27, 8,272.86 and 3,342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.27, 8,272.86 and 3,342.43 is: 4,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.27 : 8,272.86 = 3,342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.27/8,272.86 = 3,342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.27x = 8,272.86 × 3,342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.27x = 27,651,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,422.44/5,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.21

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