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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.28, 8,277.62 and 3,345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.28, 8,277.62 and 3,345.68 is: 4,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.28 : 8,277.62 = 3,345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.28/8,277.62 = 3,345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.28x = 8,277.62 × 3,345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.28x = 27,694,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694,267.68/5,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.03

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