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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.30, 8,272.92 and 3,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.30, 8,272.92 and 3,342.82 is: 4,612.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.30 : 8,272.92 = 3,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.30/8,272.92 = 3,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.30x = 8,272.92 × 3,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.30x = 27,654,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,654,882.43/5,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.76

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