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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.31, 8,277.93 and 3,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.31, 8,277.93 and 3,346.56 is: 4,617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.31 : 8,277.93 = 3,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.31/8,277.93 = 3,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.31x = 8,277.93 × 3,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.31x = 27,702,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,589.42/5,999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.63

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