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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.08, 8,261.18 and 3,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.08, 8,261.18 and 3,333.89 is: 4,600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.08 : 8,261.18 = 3,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.08/8,261.18 = 3,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.08x = 8,261.18 × 3,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.08x = 27,541,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,881.88/5,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.99

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