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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.97, 8,260.55 and 3,333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.97, 8,260.55 and 3,333.61 is: 4,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.97 : 8,260.55 = 3,333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.97/8,260.55 = 3,333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.97x = 8,260.55 × 3,333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.97x = 27,537,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537,435.42/5,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.33

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