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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.98, 8,279.17 and 3,346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.98, 8,279.17 and 3,346.64 is: 4,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.98 : 8,279.17 = 3,346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.98/8,279.17 = 3,346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.98x = 8,279.17 × 3,346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.98x = 27,707,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707,351.73/5,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.68

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