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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.90, 8,260.38 and 3,333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.90, 8,260.38 and 3,333.15 is: 4,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.90 : 8,260.38 = 3,333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.90/8,260.38 = 3,333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.90x = 8,260.38 × 3,333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.90x = 27,533,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533,085.60/5,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.66

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