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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.68, 8,275.49 and 3,478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.68, 8,275.49 and 3,478.90 is: 4,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.68 : 8,275.49 = 3,478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.68/8,275.49 = 3,478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.68x = 8,275.49 × 3,478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.68x = 28,789,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789,602.16/5,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.92

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