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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.23, 8,984.09 and 2,291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.23, 8,984.09 and 2,291.34 is: 3,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.23 : 8,984.09 = 2,291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.23/8,984.09 = 2,291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.23x = 8,984.09 × 2,291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.23x = 20,585,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585,565.59/5,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.38

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