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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.14, 8,275.77 and 3,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.14, 8,275.77 and 3,308.45 is: 4,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.14 : 8,275.77 = 3,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.14/8,275.77 = 3,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.14x = 8,275.77 × 3,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.14x = 27,379,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,379,929.88/5,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.50

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