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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.32, 8,973.90 and 2,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.32, 8,973.90 and 2,283.92 is: 3,426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.32 : 8,973.90 = 2,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.32/8,973.90 = 2,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.32x = 8,973.90 × 2,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.32x = 20,495,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495,669.69/5,982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.04

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