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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.40, 8,272.80 and 3,342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.40, 8,272.80 and 3,342.42 is: 4,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.40 : 8,272.80 = 3,342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.40/8,272.80 = 3,342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.40x = 8,272.80 × 3,342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.40x = 27,651,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,172.18/5,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.07

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