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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.59, 8,983.08 and 2,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.59, 8,983.08 and 2,291.97 is: 3,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.59 : 8,983.08 = 2,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.59/8,983.08 = 2,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.59x = 8,983.08 × 2,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.59x = 20,588,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588,949.87/5,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.73

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