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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.54, 8,272.87 and 3,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.54, 8,272.87 and 3,342.88 is: 4,612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.54 : 8,272.87 = 3,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.54/8,272.87 = 3,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.54x = 8,272.87 × 3,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.54x = 27,655,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,211.67/5,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.63

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