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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.21, 8,275.21 and 3,479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.21, 8,275.21 and 3,479.18 is: 4,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.21 : 8,275.21 = 3,479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.21/8,275.21 = 3,479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.21x = 8,275.21 × 3,479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.21x = 28,790,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790,895.05/5,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.52

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