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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.26, 8,275.86 and 3,344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.26, 8,275.86 and 3,344.57 is: 4,615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.26 : 8,275.86 = 3,344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.26/8,275.86 = 3,344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.26x = 8,275.86 × 3,344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.26x = 27,679,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679,151.70/5,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.30

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