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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.96, 8,260.77 and 3,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.96, 8,260.77 and 3,333.32 is: 4,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.96 : 8,260.77 = 3,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.96/8,260.77 = 3,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.96x = 8,260.77 × 3,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.96x = 27,535,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,731.89/5,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.05

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