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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.74, 8,276.54 and 3,345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.74, 8,276.54 and 3,345.34 is: 4,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.74 : 8,276.54 = 3,345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.74/8,276.54 = 3,345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.74x = 8,276.54 × 3,345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.74x = 27,687,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687,840.32/5,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.38

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