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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.93, 8,975.91 and 1,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.93, 8,975.91 and 1,601.38 is: 2,402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.93 : 8,975.91 = 1,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.93/8,975.91 = 1,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.93x = 8,975.91 × 1,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.93x = 14,373,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,842.76/5,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.07

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