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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.68, 8,277.98 and 3,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.68, 8,277.98 and 3,273.11 is: 4,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.68 : 8,277.98 = 3,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.68/8,277.98 = 3,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.68x = 8,277.98 × 3,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.68x = 27,094,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094,739.12/5,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.79

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