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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.91, 8,277.13 and 3,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.91, 8,277.13 and 3,345.49 is: 4,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.91 : 8,277.13 = 3,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.91/8,277.13 = 3,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.91x = 8,277.13 × 3,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.91x = 27,691,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,691,065.47/5,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.78

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