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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.60, 8,279.68 and 3,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.60, 8,279.68 and 3,346.96 is: 4,618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.60 : 8,279.68 = 3,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.60/8,279.68 = 3,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.60x = 8,279.68 × 3,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.60x = 27,711,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711,757.77/5,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.93

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