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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.31, 8,276.16 and 3,479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.31, 8,276.16 and 3,479.66 is: 4,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.31 : 8,276.16 = 3,479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.31/8,276.16 = 3,479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.31x = 8,276.16 × 3,479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.31x = 28,798,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,798,255.63/5,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.86

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