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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.58, 8,279.34 and 3,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.58, 8,279.34 and 3,347.03 is: 4,618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.58 : 8,279.34 = 3,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.58/8,279.34 = 3,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.58x = 8,279.34 × 3,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.58x = 27,711,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711,199.36/5,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.86

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