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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.18, 8,278.67 and 3,273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.18, 8,278.67 and 3,273.61 is: 4,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.18 : 8,278.67 = 3,273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.18/8,278.67 = 3,273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.18x = 8,278.67 × 3,273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.18x = 27,101,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,136.90/5,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.47

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