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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.67, 8,276.80 and 3,345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.67, 8,276.80 and 3,345.25 is: 4,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.67 : 8,276.80 = 3,345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.67/8,276.80 = 3,345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.67x = 8,276.80 × 3,345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.67x = 27,687,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687,936.14/5,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.45

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