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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.66, 8,277.06 and 3,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.66, 8,277.06 and 3,344.94 is: 4,616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.66 : 8,277.06 = 3,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.66/8,277.06 = 3,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.66x = 8,277.06 × 3,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.66x = 27,686,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686,269.08/5,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.18

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