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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.85, 8,260.48 and 3,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.85, 8,260.48 and 3,333.20 is: 4,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.85 : 8,260.48 = 3,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.85/8,260.48 = 3,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.85x = 8,260.48 × 3,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.85x = 27,533,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533,841.27/5,985.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.82

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