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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.39, 8,983.76 and 1,829.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.39, 8,983.76 and 1,829.03 is: 2,743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.39 : 8,983.76 = 1,829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.39/8,983.76 = 1,829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.39x = 8,983.76 × 1,829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.39x = 16,431,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431,573.31/5,989.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.45

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