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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.91, 8,975.74 and 1,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.91, 8,975.74 and 1,601.37 is: 2,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.91 : 8,975.74 = 1,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.91/8,975.74 = 1,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.91x = 8,975.74 × 1,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.91x = 14,373,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,427.88/5,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.01

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