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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.33, 8,979.08 and 3,179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.33, 8,979.08 and 3,179.75 is: 4,760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.33 : 8,979.08 = 3,179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.33/8,979.08 = 3,179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.33x = 8,979.08 × 3,179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.33x = 28,551,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,551,168.84/5,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.65

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