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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.45, 8,273.77 and 3,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.45, 8,273.77 and 3,343.04 is: 4,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.45 : 8,273.77 = 3,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.45/8,273.77 = 3,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.45x = 8,273.77 × 3,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.45x = 27,659,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,490.16/5,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.42

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