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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.46, 8,259.37 and 3,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.46, 8,259.37 and 3,333.35 is: 4,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.46 : 8,259.37 = 3,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.46/8,259.37 = 3,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.46x = 8,259.37 × 3,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.46x = 27,531,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,321.36/5,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.94

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