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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.58, 8,279.23 and 3,347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.58, 8,279.23 and 3,347.43 is: 4,619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.58 : 8,279.23 = 3,347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.58/8,279.23 = 3,347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.58x = 8,279.23 × 3,347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.58x = 27,714,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,142.88/5,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.35

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