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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.06, 8,277.75 and 3,479.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.06, 8,277.75 and 3,479.79 is: 4,803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.06 : 8,277.75 = 3,479.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.06/8,277.75 = 3,479.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.06x = 8,277.75 × 3,479.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.06x = 28,804,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,831.67/5,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.16

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