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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.60, 8,272.58 and 3,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.60, 8,272.58 and 3,478.20 is: 4,799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.60 : 8,272.58 = 3,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.60/8,272.58 = 3,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.60x = 8,272.58 × 3,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.60x = 28,773,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773,670.37/5,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.93

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