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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.62, 8,256.58 and 3,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.62, 8,256.58 and 3,330.68 is: 4,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.62 : 8,256.58 = 3,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.62/8,256.58 = 3,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.62x = 8,256.58 × 3,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.62x = 27,500,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,500,025.87/5,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.88

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