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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.21, 8,276.14 and 3,344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.21, 8,276.14 and 3,344.62 is: 4,615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.21 : 8,276.14 = 3,344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.21/8,276.14 = 3,344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.21x = 8,276.14 × 3,344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.21x = 27,680,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,514.31/5,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.57

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