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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.13, 8,255.89 and 3,330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.13, 8,255.89 and 3,330.17 is: 4,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.13 : 8,255.89 = 3,330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.13/8,255.89 = 3,330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.13x = 8,255.89 × 3,330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.13x = 27,493,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,517.20/5,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.17

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