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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.98, 8,275.84 and 3,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.98, 8,275.84 and 3,344.34 is: 4,615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.98 : 8,275.84 = 3,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.98/8,275.84 = 3,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.98x = 8,275.84 × 3,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.98x = 27,677,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,222.75/5,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.19

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