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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.94, 8,975.98 and 2,286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.94, 8,975.98 and 2,286.53 is: 3,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.94 : 8,975.98 = 2,286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.94/8,975.98 = 2,286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.94x = 8,975.98 × 2,286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.94x = 20,523,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,839.19/5,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.82

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