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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.91, 8,279.89 and 3,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.91, 8,279.89 and 3,347.32 is: 4,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.91 : 8,279.89 = 3,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.91/8,279.89 = 3,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.91x = 8,279.89 × 3,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.91x = 27,715,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715,462.78/5,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.31

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