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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.52, 8,277.90 and 3,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.52, 8,277.90 and 3,345.86 is: 4,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.52 : 8,277.90 = 3,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.52/8,277.90 = 3,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.52x = 8,277.90 × 3,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.52x = 27,696,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,694.49/5,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.25

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