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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.64, 8,274.18 and 3,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.64, 8,274.18 and 3,479.24 is: 4,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.64 : 8,274.18 = 3,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.64/8,274.18 = 3,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.64x = 8,274.18 × 3,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.64x = 28,787,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787,858.02/5,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.86

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