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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.61, 8,271.22 and 3,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.61, 8,271.22 and 3,477.22 is: 4,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.61 : 8,271.22 = 3,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.61/8,271.22 = 3,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.61x = 8,271.22 × 3,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.61x = 28,760,851.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760,851.61/5,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.59

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