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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.20, 8,276.67 and 3,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.20, 8,276.67 and 3,344.64 is: 4,615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.20 : 8,276.67 = 3,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.20/8,276.67 = 3,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.20x = 8,276.67 × 3,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.20x = 27,682,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682,481.55/5,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.13

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