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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.35, 8,273.60 and 3,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.35, 8,273.60 and 3,342.70 is: 4,612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.35 : 8,273.60 = 3,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.35/8,273.60 = 3,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.35x = 8,273.60 × 3,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.35x = 27,656,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,162.72/5,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.94

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