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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.52, 8,279.15 and 3,347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.52, 8,279.15 and 3,347.37 is: 4,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.52 : 8,279.15 = 3,347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.52/8,279.15 = 3,347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.52x = 8,279.15 × 3,347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.52x = 27,713,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,361.60/5,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.26

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