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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.12, 8,275.41 and 3,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.12, 8,275.41 and 3,344.24 is: 4,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.12 : 8,275.41 = 3,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.12/8,275.41 = 3,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.12x = 8,275.41 × 3,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.12x = 27,674,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,674,915.76/5,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.70

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