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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.78, 8,996.67 and 3,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.78, 8,996.67 and 3,397.68 is: 5,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.78 : 8,996.67 = 3,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.78/8,996.67 = 3,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.78x = 8,996.67 × 3,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.78x = 30,567,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567,805.73/5,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.52

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