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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.44, 8,261.19 and 3,333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.44, 8,261.19 and 3,333.83 is: 4,600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.44 : 8,261.19 = 3,333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.44/8,261.19 = 3,333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.44x = 8,261.19 × 3,333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.44x = 27,541,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,361.75/5,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.62

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