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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.97, 8,275.77 and 3,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.97, 8,275.77 and 3,344.22 is: 4,615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.97 : 8,275.77 = 3,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.97/8,275.77 = 3,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.97x = 8,275.77 × 3,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.97x = 27,675,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,995.55/5,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.00

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