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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.48, 8,279.93 and 3,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.48, 8,279.93 and 3,347.81 is: 4,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.48 : 8,279.93 = 3,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.48/8,279.93 = 3,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.48x = 8,279.93 × 3,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.48x = 27,719,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719,615.71/5,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.34

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