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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.53, 8,272.77 and 3,342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.53, 8,272.77 and 3,342.38 is: 4,611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.53 : 8,272.77 = 3,342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.53/8,272.77 = 3,342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.53x = 8,272.77 × 3,342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.53x = 27,650,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,687.09/5,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.88

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