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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.71, 8,975.90 and 1,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.71, 8,975.90 and 1,823.86 is: 2,735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.71 : 8,975.90 = 1,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.71/8,975.90 = 1,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.71x = 8,975.90 × 1,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.71x = 16,370,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,370,784.97/5,983.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.89

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