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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.44, 8,261.16 and 3,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.44, 8,261.16 and 3,333.84 is: 4,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.44 : 8,261.16 = 3,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.44/8,261.16 = 3,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.44x = 8,261.16 × 3,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.44x = 27,541,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,385.65/5,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.63

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