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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.04, 8,917.50 and 1,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.04, 8,917.50 and 1,996.94 is: 2,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.04 : 8,917.50 = 1,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.04/8,917.50 = 1,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.04x = 8,917.50 × 1,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.04x = 17,807,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,712.45/5,947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.38

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