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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.40, 8,260.04 and 3,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.40, 8,260.04 and 3,333.06 is: 4,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.40 : 8,260.04 = 3,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.40/8,260.04 = 3,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.40x = 8,260.04 × 3,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.40x = 27,531,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,208.92/5,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.73

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