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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.63, 8,929.15 and 5,588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.63, 8,929.15 and 5,588.97 is: 8,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.63 : 8,929.15 = 5,588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.63/8,929.15 = 5,588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.63x = 8,929.15 × 5,588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.63x = 49,904,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,904,723.53/5,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.60

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