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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.00, 8,278.64 and 3,346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.00, 8,278.64 and 3,346.55 is: 4,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.00 : 8,278.64 = 3,346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.00/8,278.64 = 3,346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.00x = 8,278.64 × 3,346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.00x = 27,704,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,868.16/5,999.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.25

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