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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.89, 8,279.77 and 3,347.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.89, 8,279.77 and 3,347.35 is: 4,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.89 : 8,279.77 = 3,347.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.89/8,279.77 = 3,347.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.89x = 8,279.77 × 3,347.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.89x = 27,715,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715,229.97/5,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.29

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