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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.69, 8,273.73 and 3,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.69, 8,273.73 and 3,343.04 is: 4,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.69 : 8,273.73 = 3,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.69/8,273.73 = 3,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.69x = 8,273.73 × 3,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.69x = 27,659,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,368.97/5,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.21

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