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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.73, 8,275.50 and 3,344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.73, 8,275.50 and 3,344.07 is: 4,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.73 : 8,275.50 = 3,344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.73/8,275.50 = 3,344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.73x = 8,275.50 × 3,344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.73x = 27,673,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,851.29/5,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.82

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