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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.40, 8,273.57 and 3,342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.40, 8,273.57 and 3,342.74 is: 4,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.40 : 8,273.57 = 3,342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.40/8,273.57 = 3,342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.40x = 8,273.57 × 3,342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.40x = 27,656,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,335.30/5,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.93

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