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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.46, 8,275.10 and 3,343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.46, 8,275.10 and 3,343.87 is: 4,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.46 : 8,275.10 = 3,343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.46/8,275.10 = 3,343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.46x = 8,275.10 × 3,343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.46x = 27,670,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670,854.73/5,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.53

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