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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.15, 8,983.04 and 1,606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.15, 8,983.04 and 1,606.27 is: 2,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.15 : 8,983.04 = 1,606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.15/8,983.04 = 1,606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.15x = 8,983.04 × 1,606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.15x = 14,429,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,169.22/5,989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.22

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