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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.36, 8,277.76 and 3,345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.36, 8,277.76 and 3,345.88 is: 4,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.36 : 8,277.76 = 3,345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.36/8,277.76 = 3,345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.36x = 8,277.76 × 3,345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.36x = 27,696,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,391.63/5,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.33

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