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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.40, 8,278.86 and 3,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.40, 8,278.86 and 3,346.28 is: 4,617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.40 : 8,278.86 = 3,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.40/8,278.86 = 3,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.40x = 8,278.86 × 3,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.40x = 27,703,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703,383.64/5,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.69

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