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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.63, 8,983.95 and 2,294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.63, 8,983.95 and 2,294.11 is: 3,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.63 : 8,983.95 = 2,294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.63/8,983.95 = 2,294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.63x = 8,983.95 × 2,294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.63x = 20,610,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610,169.53/5,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.83

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