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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.08, 8,974.70 and 2,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.08, 8,974.70 and 2,694.44 is: 4,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.08 : 8,974.70 = 2,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.08/8,974.70 = 2,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.08x = 8,974.70 × 2,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.08x = 24,181,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,181,790.67/5,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.70

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