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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.05, 8,272.78 and 3,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.05, 8,272.78 and 3,476.96 is: 4,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.05 : 8,272.78 = 3,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.05/8,272.78 = 3,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.05x = 8,272.78 × 3,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.05x = 28,764,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,125.15/5,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.98

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