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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.72, 8,278.26 and 3,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.72, 8,278.26 and 3,346.08 is: 4,617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.72 : 8,278.26 = 3,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.72/8,278.26 = 3,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.72x = 8,278.26 × 3,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.72x = 27,699,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,720.22/5,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.61

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