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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.41, 8,974.80 and 2,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.41, 8,974.80 and 2,235.96 is: 3,353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.41 : 8,974.80 = 2,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.41/8,974.80 = 2,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.41x = 8,974.80 × 2,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.41x = 20,067,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,293.81/5,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.82

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