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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.94, 8,261.17 and 3,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.94, 8,261.17 and 3,333.35 is: 4,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.94 : 8,261.17 = 3,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.94/8,261.17 = 3,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.94x = 8,261.17 × 3,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.94x = 27,537,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537,373.19/5,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.34

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