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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.34, 8,276.23 and 3,479.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.34, 8,276.23 and 3,479.87 is: 4,802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.34 : 8,276.23 = 3,479.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.34/8,276.23 = 3,479.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.34x = 8,276.23 × 3,479.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.34x = 28,800,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,145.71/5,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.16

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