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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.58, 8,276.58 and 3,345.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.58, 8,276.58 and 3,345.03 is: 4,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.58 : 8,276.58 = 3,345.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.58/8,276.58 = 3,345.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.58x = 8,276.58 × 3,345.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.58x = 27,685,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685,408.40/5,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.10

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