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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.63, 8,277.92 and 3,480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.63, 8,277.92 and 3,480.28 is: 4,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.63 : 8,277.92 = 3,480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.63/8,277.92 = 3,480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.63x = 8,277.92 × 3,480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.63x = 28,809,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809,479.42/5,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.48

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