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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.41, 8,272.41 and 3,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.41, 8,272.41 and 3,342.77 is: 4,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.41 : 8,272.41 = 3,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.41/8,272.41 = 3,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.41x = 8,272.41 × 3,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.41x = 27,652,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,722.61/5,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.32

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