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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.51, 8,273.82 and 3,342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.51, 8,273.82 and 3,342.87 is: 4,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.51 : 8,273.82 = 3,342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.51/8,273.82 = 3,342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.51x = 8,273.82 × 3,342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.51x = 27,658,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,304.66/5,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.17

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