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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.11, 8,276.06 and 3,344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.11, 8,276.06 and 3,344.69 is: 4,615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.11 : 8,276.06 = 3,344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.11/8,276.06 = 3,344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.11x = 8,276.06 × 3,344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.11x = 27,680,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,797.02/5,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.69

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