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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.36, 8,278.56 and 3,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.36, 8,278.56 and 3,346.88 is: 4,618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.36 : 8,278.56 = 3,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.36/8,278.56 = 3,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.36x = 8,278.56 × 3,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.36x = 27,707,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707,346.89/5,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.38

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