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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.77, 8,260.61 and 3,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.77, 8,260.61 and 3,333.20 is: 4,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.77 : 8,260.61 = 3,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.77/8,260.61 = 3,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.77x = 8,260.61 × 3,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.77x = 27,534,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,207.28/5,985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.95

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