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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.41, 8,277.81 and 3,481.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.41, 8,277.81 and 3,481.03 is: 4,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.41 : 8,277.81 = 3,481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.41/8,277.81 = 3,481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.41x = 8,277.81 × 3,481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.41x = 28,815,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,815,321.82/5,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.83

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