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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.37, 8,260.61 and 3,333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.37, 8,260.61 and 3,333.03 is: 4,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.37 : 8,260.61 = 3,333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.37/8,260.61 = 3,333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.37x = 8,260.61 × 3,333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.37x = 27,532,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,860.95/5,985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.03

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