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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.65, 8,275.95 and 3,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.65, 8,275.95 and 3,479.58 is: 4,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.65 : 8,275.95 = 3,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.65/8,275.95 = 3,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.65x = 8,275.95 × 3,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.65x = 28,796,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,830.10/5,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.36

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