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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.08, 8,983.62 and 2,292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.08, 8,983.62 and 2,292.45 is: 3,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.08 : 8,983.62 = 2,292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.08/8,983.62 = 2,292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.08x = 8,983.62 × 2,292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.08x = 20,594,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594,499.67/5,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.68

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