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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.27, 8,965.80 and 2,858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.27, 8,965.80 and 2,858.97 is: 4,284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.27 : 8,965.80 = 2,858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.27/8,965.80 = 2,858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.27x = 8,965.80 × 2,858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.27x = 25,632,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632,953.23/5,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.10

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