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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.74, 8,274.11 and 3,342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.74, 8,274.11 and 3,342.99 is: 4,613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.74 : 8,274.11 = 3,342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.74/8,274.11 = 3,342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.74x = 8,274.11 × 3,342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.74x = 27,660,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660,266.99/5,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.32

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