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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.43, 8,259.94 and 3,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.43, 8,259.94 and 3,333.08 is: 4,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.43 : 8,259.94 = 3,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.43/8,259.94 = 3,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.43x = 8,259.94 × 3,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.43x = 27,531,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,065.63/5,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.68

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