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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.48, 8,899.92 and 1,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.48, 8,899.92 and 1,984.73 is: 2,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.48 : 8,899.92 = 1,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.48/8,899.92 = 1,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.48x = 8,899.92 × 1,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.48x = 17,663,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663,893.72/5,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.49

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