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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.83, 8,260.25 and 3,333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.83, 8,260.25 and 3,333.11 is: 4,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.83 : 8,260.25 = 3,333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.83/8,260.25 = 3,333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.83x = 8,260.25 × 3,333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.83x = 27,532,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,263.91/5,985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.57

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