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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.72, 8,278.92 and 3,347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.72, 8,278.92 and 3,347.19 is: 4,618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.72 : 8,278.92 = 3,347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.72/8,278.92 = 3,347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.72x = 8,278.92 × 3,347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.72x = 27,711,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711,118.23/5,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.74

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