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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.98, 8,983.58 and 2,242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.98, 8,983.58 and 2,242.01 is: 3,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.98 : 8,983.58 = 2,242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.98/8,983.58 = 2,242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.98x = 8,983.58 × 2,242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.98x = 20,141,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,220.07/5,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.80

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