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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.56, 8,255.64 and 3,592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.56, 8,255.64 and 3,592.89 is: 4,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.56 : 8,255.64 = 3,592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.56/8,255.64 = 3,592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.56x = 8,255.64 × 3,592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.56x = 29,661,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661,606.40/5,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.18

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