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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.72, 8,275.55 and 3,478.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.72, 8,275.55 and 3,478.93 is: 4,800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.72 : 8,275.55 = 3,478.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.72/8,275.55 = 3,478.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.72x = 8,275.55 × 3,478.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.72x = 28,790,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790,021.08/5,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.96

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