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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.30, 8,278.06 and 3,345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.30, 8,278.06 and 3,345.68 is: 4,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.30 : 8,278.06 = 3,345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.30/8,278.06 = 3,345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.30x = 8,278.06 × 3,345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.30x = 27,695,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,739.78/5,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.26

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