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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.31, 8,274.39 and 3,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.31, 8,274.39 and 3,343.16 is: 4,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.31 : 8,274.39 = 3,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.31/8,274.39 = 3,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.31x = 8,274.39 × 3,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.31x = 27,662,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,568.30/5,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.27

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