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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.11, 8,278.79 and 3,346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.11, 8,278.79 and 3,346.68 is: 4,618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.11 : 8,278.79 = 3,346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.11/8,278.79 = 3,346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.11x = 8,278.79 × 3,346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.11x = 27,706,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,475.23/5,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.43

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