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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.91, 8,859.83 and 2,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.91, 8,859.83 and 2,983.26 is: 4,477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.91 : 8,859.83 = 2,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.91/8,859.83 = 2,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.91x = 8,859.83 × 2,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.91x = 26,431,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431,161.53/5,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.65

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