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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.83, 8,975.12 and 1,601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.83, 8,975.12 and 1,601.73 is: 2,402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.83 : 8,975.12 = 1,601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.83/8,975.12 = 1,601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.83x = 8,975.12 × 1,601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.83x = 14,375,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375,710.95/5,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.43

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