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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.82, 8,279.80 and 3,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.82, 8,279.80 and 3,483.44 is: 4,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.82 : 8,279.80 = 3,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.82/8,279.80 = 3,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.82x = 8,279.80 × 3,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.82x = 28,842,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842,186.51/5,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.18

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