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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.66, 8,260.20 and 3,333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.66, 8,260.20 and 3,333.33 is: 4,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.66 : 8,260.20 = 3,333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.66/8,260.20 = 3,333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.66x = 8,260.20 × 3,333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.66x = 27,533,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533,972.47/5,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.99

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