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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.20, 8,974.63 and 1,823.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.20, 8,974.63 and 1,823.03 is: 2,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.20 : 8,974.63 = 1,823.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.20/8,974.63 = 1,823.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.20x = 8,974.63 × 1,823.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.20x = 16,360,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,970.30/5,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.48

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