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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.78, 8,276.58 and 3,479.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.78, 8,276.58 and 3,479.69 is: 4,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.78 : 8,276.58 = 3,479.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.78/8,276.58 = 3,479.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.78x = 8,276.58 × 3,479.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.78x = 28,799,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,953.35/5,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.77

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