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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.59, 8,278.47 and 3,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.59, 8,278.47 and 3,346.52 is: 4,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.59 : 8,278.47 = 3,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.59/8,278.47 = 3,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.59x = 8,278.47 × 3,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.59x = 27,704,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,024.03/5,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.42

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