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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.26, 8,973.69 and 2,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.26, 8,973.69 and 2,284.81 is: 3,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.26 : 8,973.69 = 2,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.26/8,973.69 = 2,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.26x = 8,973.69 × 2,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.26x = 20,503,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,145.65/5,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.33

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