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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.64, 8,260.50 and 3,333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.64, 8,260.50 and 3,333.48 is: 4,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.64 : 8,260.50 = 3,333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.64/8,260.50 = 3,333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.64x = 8,260.50 × 3,333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.64x = 27,536,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536,211.54/5,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.38

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