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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.96, 8,278.18 and 3,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.96, 8,278.18 and 3,482.16 is: 4,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.96 : 8,278.18 = 3,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.96/8,278.18 = 3,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.96x = 8,278.18 × 3,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.96x = 28,825,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825,905.88/5,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.96

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