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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.78, 8,260.62 and 3,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.78, 8,260.62 and 3,333.02 is: 4,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.78 : 8,260.62 = 3,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.78/8,260.62 = 3,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.78x = 8,260.62 × 3,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.78x = 27,532,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,811.67/5,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.70

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