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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.02, 8,968.44 and 2,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.02, 8,968.44 and 2,858.44 is: 4,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.02 : 8,968.44 = 2,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.02/8,968.44 = 2,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.02x = 8,968.44 × 2,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.02x = 25,635,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635,747.63/5,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.75

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