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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.74, 8,975.62 and 2,863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.74, 8,975.62 and 2,863.01 is: 4,294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.74 : 8,975.62 = 2,863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.74/8,975.62 = 2,863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.74x = 8,975.62 × 2,863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.74x = 25,697,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697,275.50/5,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.52

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