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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.39, 8,916.09 and 2,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.39, 8,916.09 and 2,983.24 is: 4,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.39 : 8,916.09 = 2,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.39/8,916.09 = 2,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.39x = 8,916.09 × 2,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.39x = 26,598,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598,836.33/5,943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.36

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