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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.29, 8,278.96 and 3,310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.29, 8,278.96 and 3,310.53 is: 4,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.29 : 8,278.96 = 3,310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.29/8,278.96 = 3,310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.29x = 8,278.96 × 3,310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.29x = 27,407,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407,781.02/5,999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.50

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