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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.17, 8,275.92 and 3,344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.17, 8,275.92 and 3,344.53 is: 4,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.17 : 8,275.92 = 3,344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.17/8,275.92 = 3,344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.17x = 8,275.92 × 3,344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.17x = 27,679,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679,083.41/5,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.36

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