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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.64, 8,976.96 and 2,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.64, 8,976.96 and 2,286.16 is: 3,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.64 : 8,976.96 = 2,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.64/8,976.96 = 2,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.64x = 8,976.96 × 2,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.64x = 20,522,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522,744.43/5,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.81

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