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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.48, 8,272.98 and 3,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.48, 8,272.98 and 3,342.52 is: 4,612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.48 : 8,272.98 = 3,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.48/8,272.98 = 3,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.48x = 8,272.98 × 3,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.48x = 27,652,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,601.11/5,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.24

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