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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.81, 8,277.08 and 3,344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.81, 8,277.08 and 3,344.93 is: 4,616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.81 : 8,277.08 = 3,344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.81/8,277.08 = 3,344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.81x = 8,277.08 × 3,344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.81x = 27,686,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686,253.20/5,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.06

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