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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.34, 8,983.36 and 1,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.34, 8,983.36 and 1,607.24 is: 2,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.34 : 8,983.36 = 1,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.34/8,983.36 = 1,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.34x = 8,983.36 × 1,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.34x = 14,438,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,415.53/5,989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.69

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