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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.89, 8,260.39 and 3,333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.89, 8,260.39 and 3,333.25 is: 4,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.89 : 8,260.39 = 3,333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.89/8,260.39 = 3,333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.89x = 8,260.39 × 3,333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.89x = 27,533,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533,915.98/5,985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.80

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