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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.31, 8,274.56 and 3,478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.31, 8,274.56 and 3,478.21 is: 4,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.31 : 8,274.56 = 3,478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.31/8,274.56 = 3,478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.31x = 8,274.56 × 3,478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.31x = 28,780,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780,619.26/5,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.52

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