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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.87, 8,278.06 and 3,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.87, 8,278.06 and 3,310.12 is: 4,567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.87 : 8,278.06 = 3,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.87/8,278.06 = 3,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.87x = 8,278.06 × 3,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.87x = 27,401,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,371.97/5,998.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.76

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