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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.62, 8,897.26 and 1,983.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.62, 8,897.26 and 1,983.91 is: 2,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.62 : 8,897.26 = 1,983.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.62/8,897.26 = 1,983.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.62x = 8,897.26 × 1,983.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.62x = 17,651,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,310.38/5,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.80

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