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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.69, 8,275.43 and 3,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.69, 8,275.43 and 3,344.04 is: 4,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.69 : 8,275.43 = 3,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.69/8,275.43 = 3,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.69x = 8,275.43 × 3,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.69x = 27,673,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,379.59/5,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.78

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