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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.59, 8,278.07 and 3,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.59, 8,278.07 and 3,346.11 is: 4,617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.59 : 8,278.07 = 3,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.59/8,278.07 = 3,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.59x = 8,278.07 × 3,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.59x = 27,699,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,316.08/5,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.64

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