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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.84, 8,272.71 and 3,476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.84, 8,272.71 and 3,476.79 is: 4,797.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.84 : 8,272.71 = 3,476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.84/8,272.71 = 3,476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.84x = 8,272.71 × 3,476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.84x = 28,762,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,762,475.40/5,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.87

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