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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.12, 8,275.08 and 3,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.12, 8,275.08 and 3,344.40 is: 4,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.12 : 8,275.08 = 3,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.12/8,275.08 = 3,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.12x = 8,275.08 × 3,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.12x = 27,675,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,177.55/5,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.74

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