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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.85, 8,280.23 and 3,483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.85, 8,280.23 and 3,483.42 is: 4,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.85 : 8,280.23 = 3,483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.85/8,280.23 = 3,483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.85x = 8,280.23 × 3,483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.85x = 28,843,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843,527.50/5,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.37

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