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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.81, 8,278.62 and 3,347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.81, 8,278.62 and 3,347.06 is: 4,618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.81 : 8,278.62 = 3,347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.81/8,278.62 = 3,347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.81x = 8,278.62 × 3,347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.81x = 27,709,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709,037.86/5,999.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.32

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