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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.07, 8,278.97 and 3,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.07, 8,278.97 and 3,346.48 is: 4,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.07 : 8,278.97 = 3,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.07/8,278.97 = 3,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.07x = 8,278.97 × 3,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.07x = 27,705,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,705,395.19/5,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.28

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