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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.18, 8,274.42 and 3,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.18, 8,274.42 and 3,343.54 is: 4,613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.18 : 8,274.42 = 3,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.18/8,274.42 = 3,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.18x = 8,274.42 × 3,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.18x = 27,665,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,854.25/5,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.91

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