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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.79, 8,273.22 and 3,343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.79, 8,273.22 and 3,343.13 is: 4,612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.79 : 8,273.22 = 3,343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.79/8,273.22 = 3,343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.79x = 8,273.22 × 3,343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.79x = 27,658,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,433.26/5,995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.98

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