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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.10, 8,278.52 and 3,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.10, 8,278.52 and 3,481.08 is: 4,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.10 : 8,278.52 = 3,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.10/8,278.52 = 3,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.10x = 8,278.52 × 3,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.10x = 28,818,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,818,190.40/5,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.75

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