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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.24, 8,974.68 and 2,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.24, 8,974.68 and 2,283.92 is: 3,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.24 : 8,974.68 = 2,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.24/8,974.68 = 2,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.24x = 8,974.68 × 2,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.24x = 20,497,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,451.15/5,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.24

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