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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.20, 8,277.72 and 3,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.20, 8,277.72 and 3,345.60 is: 4,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.20 : 8,277.72 = 3,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.20/8,277.72 = 3,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.20x = 8,277.72 × 3,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.20x = 27,693,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,940.03/5,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.04

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