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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.27, 8,273.10 and 3,477.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.27, 8,273.10 and 3,477.49 is: 4,798.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.27 : 8,273.10 = 3,477.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.27/8,273.10 = 3,477.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.27x = 8,273.10 × 3,477.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.27x = 28,769,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769,622.52/5,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.72

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