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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.44, 8,969.70 and 5,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.44, 8,969.70 and 5,064.90 is: 7,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.44 : 8,969.70 = 5,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.44/8,969.70 = 5,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.44x = 8,969.70 × 5,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.44x = 45,430,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430,633.53/5,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.73

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