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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.68, 8,276.81 and 3,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.68, 8,276.81 and 3,481.28 is: 4,804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.68 : 8,276.81 = 3,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.68/8,276.81 = 3,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.68x = 8,276.81 × 3,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.68x = 28,813,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,813,893.12/5,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.17

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