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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.23, 8,278.95 and 3,346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.23, 8,278.95 and 3,346.57 is: 4,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.23 : 8,278.95 = 3,346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.23/8,278.95 = 3,346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.23x = 8,278.95 × 3,346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.23x = 27,706,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,085.70/5,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.27

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