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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.80, 8,275.69 and 3,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.80, 8,275.69 and 3,308.32 is: 4,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.80 : 8,275.69 = 3,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.80/8,275.69 = 3,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.80x = 8,275.69 × 3,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.80x = 27,378,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378,614.20/5,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.54

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