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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.96, 8,275.70 and 3,344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.96, 8,275.70 and 3,344.48 is: 4,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.96 : 8,275.70 = 3,344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.96/8,275.70 = 3,344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.96x = 8,275.70 × 3,344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.96x = 27,677,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,913.14/5,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.32

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