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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.46, 8,277.49 and 3,481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.46, 8,277.49 and 3,481.66 is: 4,805.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.46 : 8,277.49 = 3,481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.46/8,277.49 = 3,481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.46x = 8,277.49 × 3,481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.46x = 28,819,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819,364.45/5,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.27

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