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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.39, 8,279.08 and 3,346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.39, 8,279.08 and 3,346.85 is: 4,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.39 : 8,279.08 = 3,346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.39/8,279.08 = 3,346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.39x = 8,279.08 × 3,346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.39x = 27,708,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708,780.77/5,999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.60

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