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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.92, 8,279.91 and 3,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.92, 8,279.91 and 3,347.44 is: 4,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.92 : 8,279.91 = 3,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.92/8,279.91 = 3,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.92x = 8,279.91 × 3,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.92x = 27,716,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716,481.23/5,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.48

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