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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.41, 8,278.10 and 3,345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.41, 8,278.10 and 3,345.69 is: 4,617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.41 : 8,278.10 = 3,345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.41/8,278.10 = 3,345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.41x = 8,278.10 × 3,345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.41x = 27,695,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,939.66/5,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.21

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