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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.73, 8,279.49 and 3,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.73, 8,279.49 and 3,347.16 is: 4,619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.73 : 8,279.49 = 3,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.73/8,279.49 = 3,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.73x = 8,279.49 × 3,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.73x = 27,712,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,712,777.75/5,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.00

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