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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.01, 8,967.94 and 2,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.01, 8,967.94 and 2,283.28 is: 3,424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.01 : 8,967.94 = 2,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.01/8,967.94 = 2,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.01x = 8,967.94 × 2,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.01x = 20,476,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476,289.92/5,980.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.13

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