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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.36, 8,276.34 and 3,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.36, 8,276.34 and 3,344.61 is: 4,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.36 : 8,276.34 = 3,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.36/8,276.34 = 3,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.36x = 8,276.34 × 3,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.36x = 27,681,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,129.53/5,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.55

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