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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.18, 8,916.89 and 2,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.18, 8,916.89 and 2,983.28 is: 4,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.18 : 8,916.89 = 2,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.18/8,916.89 = 2,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.18x = 8,916.89 × 2,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.18x = 26,601,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,601,570.26/5,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.71

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