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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.88, 8,260.10 and 3,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.88, 8,260.10 and 3,333.42 is: 4,599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.88 : 8,260.10 = 3,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.88/8,260.10 = 3,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.88x = 8,260.10 × 3,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.88x = 27,534,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,382.54/5,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.89

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