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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.34, 8,275.72 and 3,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.34, 8,275.72 and 3,480.26 is: 4,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.34 : 8,275.72 = 3,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.34/8,275.72 = 3,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.34x = 8,275.72 × 3,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.34x = 28,801,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,657.29/5,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.41

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