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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.92, 8,278.68 and 3,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.92, 8,278.68 and 3,346.50 is: 4,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.92 : 8,278.68 = 3,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.92/8,278.68 = 3,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.92x = 8,278.68 × 3,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.92x = 27,704,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,602.62/5,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.27

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