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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.89, 8,278.39 and 3,346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.89, 8,278.39 and 3,346.34 is: 4,617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.89 : 8,278.39 = 3,346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.89/8,278.39 = 3,346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.89x = 8,278.39 × 3,346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.89x = 27,702,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,319.92/5,998.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.91

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