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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.68, 8,278.14 and 3,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.68, 8,278.14 and 3,346.04 is: 4,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.68 : 8,278.14 = 3,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.68/8,278.14 = 3,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.68x = 8,278.14 × 3,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.68x = 27,698,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698,987.57/5,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.51

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