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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.52, 8,274.42 and 3,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.52, 8,274.42 and 3,444.21 is: 4,752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.52 : 8,274.42 = 3,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.52/8,274.42 = 3,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.52x = 8,274.42 × 3,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.52x = 28,498,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,840.11/5,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.56

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