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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.97, 8,859.92 and 2,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.97, 8,859.92 and 2,983.32 is: 4,477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.97 : 8,859.92 = 2,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.97/8,859.92 = 2,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.97x = 8,859.92 × 2,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.97x = 26,431,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431,961.62/5,902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.74

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