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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.90, 8,274.57 and 3,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.90, 8,274.57 and 3,343.82 is: 4,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.90 : 8,274.57 = 3,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.90/8,274.57 = 3,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.90x = 8,274.57 × 3,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.90x = 27,668,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668,618.75/5,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.59

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