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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.78, 8,275.64 and 3,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.78, 8,275.64 and 3,344.18 is: 4,615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.78 : 8,275.64 = 3,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.78/8,275.64 = 3,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.78x = 8,275.64 × 3,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.78x = 27,675,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,229.78/5,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.02

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