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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.12, 8,276.22 and 3,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.12, 8,276.22 and 3,344.64 is: 4,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.12 : 8,276.22 = 3,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.12/8,276.22 = 3,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.12x = 8,276.22 × 3,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.12x = 27,680,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,976.46/5,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.71

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