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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.66, 8,276.81 and 3,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.66, 8,276.81 and 3,345.24 is: 4,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.66 : 8,276.81 = 3,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.66/8,276.81 = 3,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.66x = 8,276.81 × 3,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.66x = 27,687,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687,915.88/5,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.45

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