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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.55, 8,276.70 and 3,479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.55, 8,276.70 and 3,479.80 is: 4,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.55 : 8,276.70 = 3,479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.55/8,276.70 = 3,479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.55x = 8,276.70 × 3,479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.55x = 28,801,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,260.66/5,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.17

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