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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.77, 8,279.67 and 3,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.77, 8,279.67 and 3,347.18 is: 4,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.77 : 8,279.67 = 3,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.77/8,279.67 = 3,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.77x = 8,279.67 × 3,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.77x = 27,713,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,545.83/5,999.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.10

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