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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.25, 8,983.85 and 1,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.25, 8,983.85 and 1,829.23 is: 2,743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.25 : 8,983.85 = 1,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.25/8,983.85 = 1,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.25x = 8,983.85 × 1,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.25x = 16,433,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433,496.33/5,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.83

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