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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.35, 8,271.95 and 3,476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.35, 8,271.95 and 3,476.97 is: 4,797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.35 : 8,271.95 = 3,476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.35/8,271.95 = 3,476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.35x = 8,271.95 × 3,476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.35x = 28,761,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761,304.61/5,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.27

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