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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.32, 8,276.16 and 3,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.32, 8,276.16 and 3,344.72 is: 4,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.32 : 8,276.16 = 3,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.32/8,276.16 = 3,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.32x = 8,276.16 × 3,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.32x = 27,681,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,437.88/5,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.63

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