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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.88, 8,275.20 and 3,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.88, 8,275.20 and 3,344.16 is: 4,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.88 : 8,275.20 = 3,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.88/8,275.20 = 3,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.88x = 8,275.20 × 3,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.88x = 27,673,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,592.83/5,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.67

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